As a parent, you’re already accustomed to caring for and keeping your child safe from outside elements. It’s this protective nature that leads parents to feel responsible for their children’s health. When your child is fighting a disease, the fight becomes yours, too. If your … [Read more...]
Toss the Tobacco to Save Your Teeth
Tobacco, the main ingredient in cigarettes, cigars, pipe smoking, chewing tobacco and smokeless tobacco products can cause severe problems to your health, including the health of your mouth. Dental damage Tobacco products cause a mouthful of problems. Cigarettes, as well as … [Read more...]
Tough Teeth No Match for Tooth Grinding
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...]
3 Reasons to Stop Smoking
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...]
Vitamins and Minerals Your Mouth Craves
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...]
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