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Tough Teeth No Match for Tooth Grinding

March 18, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

If you’ve ever woken up with a sore jaw, you know just how painful a problem like tooth grinding can be. It’s not just an annoying habit; it’s a disorder complete with a fancy name — bruxism. This disorder causes you to clench or grind your teeth. It usually happens during sleep, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bruxism, damaging teeth, dental treatments, get enough sleep, jaw disorders, mouth guard, teeth grinding, temporomandibular joint problems, what causes teeth grinding

3 Reasons to Stop Smoking

March 11, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

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Years of research have shown us how bad smoking is for our health. It’s not just your family that wants you to quit. Your dentist wants you to quit, too. Here’s why: 1. Your risk for oral cancer will decrease. Tobacco use is the number-one risk factor for oral cancer in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: breaking bad habits, oral cancer risks, poor oral health, quit smoking, side effects of smoking, smokers, tobacco use

Vitamins and Minerals Your Mouth Craves

March 6, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Like your doctor, your dentist also wants to you to eat healthy. And though your weight can have an effect on your oral health, your dentist is more concerned with making sure you get the nutrients you need to keep your mouth healthy. Below are just a few nutrients that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Calcium, healthy body, healthy diet, improving your oral health, keep your whole body healthy, strong bones and teeth, vitamin deficiencies, Vitamins and Minerals

College Students Need Dental Care, Too!

March 4, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

College is a time in your life when you feel free and independent. You may be up all night studying or partying…or both. But it’s still important to get enough sleep, eat right and take care of your teeth. Here are some tips for heading off to college with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: teaching healthy habits

Listen to Your Breath, It’s Trying to Say Something

February 27, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Have you ever heard the saying “If walls could talk?” Well, what if your breath could talk? If you struggle with halitosis, here are four things your mouth might be trying to tell you. “Watch what you eat.” You probably already know that what you put in your mouth can give … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bad breath, dehydration, eating healthy, medications and your oral health, preventing bad breath, tobacco use

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