Do you dream of being a Hollywood star? Who doesn’t?! Living large, walking the red carpet, making tons of money and flashing your smile to paparazzi — for many people, it sounds like a dream come true. But if all this sounds great right up until the “showing your smile” […]
More than likely, COVID-19, also known as SARS CoV 2, has affected every aspect your life, including work, seeing friends and family, what times businesses or offices are open, and even how your kids go to school. But has it affected your oral health? Many dentists report they’ve seen an […]
Sleep apnea, chronic mouth breathing, obesity, memory problems, poor oral health, behavior disorders and bedwetting. While these conditions might not seem to be connected, you may be surprised to find out that they may be strangely related. And you may be even more surprised to find that how they are […]
Not getting a lot of sleep while you’re pregnant? You’re not alone — many moms-to-be struggle with getting enough sleep when they’re expecting. Trips to the bathroom, heartburn, hot flashes and just having a hard time getting comfortable can disrupt your sleep while you’re pregnant, and all during a time […]
Have you heard the expression “tongue tied?” While the phrase often describes stumbling over words or an unwillingness to speak, being tongue tied is more than just a phrase. It’s actually a physical condition. Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia or posterior tongue tie, develops when the band of tissue […]
When you think about good and bad things for your health, you can immediately list foods and behaviors such as candy, fast food and smoking as things that are unhealthy. But do you ever think about what you drink and how it can negatively affect the body? What about how […]
As parents, we all want to do what’s best for our children, whether that’s feeding them nutritious foods, making sure they have an education or taking care of their teeth. One of the questions we get a lot is, “Do my kids need to see a pediatric dentist?” It’s […]
Summer has finally arrived, and with it comes fun times spent outdoors in the sunshine! While it’s always beautiful here year round, the summer is special. Kids are out of school, beaches are full of people, and summer sports are in full swing. But summer also means it’s time to […]
While World No Tobacco Day came and went May 21, the message behind this important global holiday remains. Tobacco-related deaths continue to increase around the planet, and so too do the negative effects of tobacco on our health. From firsthand, secondhand and even thirdhand illnesses, tobacco smoking and chewing […]
Our teeth are pretty interesting, aren’t they? They’re covered in enamel, which, though irreplaceable, is the strongest substance in the entire body. They’re strong enough to apply 200 pounds of pressure (that’s more than most of us can bench-press) and they’re apparently used for a laundry list of other things […]