Strange as it sounds, you may be grinding your teeth (bruxism is the scientific term) and not even know it. It may occur unconsciously as you clench your teeth while you sleep. However, clenching your jaw or grinding teeth will eventually become apparent, presenting in pain in your jaw, even headaches. Grinding teeth can be…
Oral Health
Should I Brush My Teeth Before or After Breakfast?
Which activity should come first in your morning routine: breakfast or brushing your teeth? Old habits die (very) hard, but you should heed the advice of your dentist on brushing and flossing routines. You may be thinking, I brush, so does it really matter when I brush? Well, the truth is, it does. Below, we…
A Dry Run: What Causes Xerostomia & What You Can Do About It
A Dry Run: What Causes Xerostomia & What You Can Do About It Saliva, spit, whatever you call it – if you’re not making enough of it, your mouth may feel dry and just plain uncomfortable. Saliva has many purposes including serving as a natural mouthwash, helping us digest food, and preventing infections by managing…
Top Trends in Dental Hygiene for 2018
Similar to the medical field, the field of dentistry is in constant flux – ever-changing to meet the needs of both dental professionals and patients. 2018 has welcomed many new trends in the dental industry itself, plus cutting-edge advancements and new technologies in overall dental hygiene. In 2015, around 30 percent of American adults reported…
What Toothbrushes Does Your Dentist Truly Recommend?
Dentists recommend brushing teeth for a minimum of two minutes, twice a day, with a soft-bristled toothbrush. The right toothbrush is a matter of personal preference and financial considerations. A classic, manual brush costs a few dollars. An electric toothbrush can cost over $100. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), both work equally well…
Potential Causes for Toothaches
Toothaches are so painful that they can grind everything else in your day-to-day life to a standstill. There are a variety of potential causes for toothaches and it’s important to determine what the cause is so that you can get the right treatment. Often times when you end up needing dental assistance, it’s better to…
Five Reasons to Floss Every Day
Do you floss every day?” is sure to be one question your dentist or hygienist will ask at every appointment. That’s because flossing is an essential element of your oral care routine, and it’s important if you want to have a healthy set of teeth. Here are five reasons why you should floss every day….
Conditions that May Complicate Dental Care
The state of your oral health is often a reflection of what’s going on with the rest of your body. For example, a healthy diet and good habits promote healthy teeth and gums. Health problems associated with the mouth, teeth, and gums can be indicative of a condition that affects other systems, or the entire…
Will My Root Canal Make Me Loopy?
If you have ever had a toothache, you know it is not the kind of pain you can ignore for long. One of the causes of tooth pain is an infection of the root. We will talk more about how that happens, but when the root of your tooth is infected, you may end up…
Can Bad Teeth Kill You?
Some people feel like genetics have cursed them with teeth more susceptible to infection and bacteria, and this might be true in some cases. Some, on the other hand, have been blessed with far more resilient teeth than others. If the former has affected you and you weren’t born with the best set of teeth…
