One of the most common ways people crack their permanent teeth, break fillings or damage their dental restorations is by using their teeth as tools. You may be one of the people we are talking about, and you may not even realize you’re at risk for damaging your teeth until […]
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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 […]
With the rise of the web conference as the new in-person meeting and stress at an all-time high, “wine down Wednesday” and other virtual work happy hour events have become popular around the country. But with the advent of these team-building parties comes a disappointing downside: wine teeth. What are […]
There’s no question that nursing homes have been hit hard by COVID-19. With an aged population, many of whom have underlying health conditions and live in close quarters, nursing homes have seen the spread of COVID-19 among seniors skyrocket, often disproportionately to the rest of the population. As a result, […]
It’s a name you may have heard in the news before, but you might not remember why: Triclosan. A popular ingredient in some antibacterial toothpastes, Triclosan made headlines in recent years when its safety to ingest was called into question. After studies deemed the ingredient safe for teeth and consumption, […]
We’ve all heard the American Dental Association recommendations to brush our teeth twice a day and floss daily. But for some people, this is easier said than done. That’s because for many people, flossing isn’t always practical – or possible. For starters, flossing often requires reaching and contorting into the […]
We all lead increasingly busy lives, and often the things that should be at the top of our priority list – like our health – get pushed to the bottom out of necessity. Unfortunately, even if we want to break out of this cycle, sometimes there simply isn’t enough time […]
As we age, many health issues can arise – especially in our mouths. Periodontal disease, lost teeth and receding gums are just a few oral health issues that many people face as they get older. Worse yet, these conditions can be both painful and dangerous to your long-term oral and […]
If you’ve ever experienced stiffness or soreness in the jaw, you probably know just how painful and disruptive it can be. After all, the jaw is one of the most used parts of our body. From chewing to speaking to even sometimes breathing, the jaw gets put through its paces […]