ORAL HEALTH BLOG

Crooked teeth can pose a problem: at the worst, they can make it easy for food and plaque to get trapped and cavities to form, at the most benign, they can make you self conscious about your smile. Braces are one option for straightening teeth. But they’re...

TMJ pain affects an estimated 15 percent of Americans and can cause a variety of issues, from headaches to tooth damage. But what does it mean? And what does it mean for your mouth? Here’s everything you need to know about TMJ pain and TMD.What does TMJ...

Bad breath is in and of itself a problem: it’s unpleasant, unattractive, and can affect your interactions with others. But sometimes bad breath is more than a sign of bad hygiene, it’s a symptom of an underlying problem or health condition. What causes bad...

While your oral health is always important, just like other aspects of your health, it’s particularly important during pregnancy. There are myriad dental concerns that can arise with pregnancy that you should be aware of before and during pregnancy. Gum...

Tooth pain can be frustrating—and just downright painful—and can affect your oral and physical health, as well as your ability to eat your favorite foods. In order to do anything about your tooth pain, you have to figure out what’s causing it. Two of the...

If you’re facing an upcoming oral surgery, whether you’re just getting a filling or getting your wisdom teeth removed, you might wonder what to do to speed up your recovery and protect your mouth while it heals. Here are our tips for recovering from oral...

Braces are a reality for most teens and even some adults, whether for cosmetic or medical purposes. And any braces-wearer knows that there are a lot of rules you’re supposed to follow: foods you can’t eat and ways you have to floss and brush. Do you really have to...

If you’ve recently had a dental checkup and been told that you have a cavity (or two…) or you have a persistent toothache that you think might be a cavity, you’re probably wondering what happens next. While cavities are a pretty common occurrence—nearly everyone gets...

If you’re uncomfortable with going to the dentist or have a downright fear of dental checkups, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 75 percent of adults in the US have some degree of dental phobia. Dental checkups are so important to maintaining your oral health that...

If you’ve ever played a sport, or even just watched sports, you know that sports can be rough. Players are moving at high speeds, they hit each other, and they get hit by balls and pucks and sticks and who knows what else. Athletes can sustain injuries to their...

Dry mouth is a condition that an estimated 1 in 4 adults suffer from. Not only is it sometimes a symptom of a greater health problem, it can cause many oral health issues. So what exactly is dry mouth, what causes it, and what are its effects?   What is dry...

“Bad teeth” could mean teeth that are damaged, decayed, or missing, which can be serious physical health problems, but it could also mean that your teeth are stained, yellow, or not perfectly straight - a cosmetic issue. While it’s obvious why you should have dental...

We all know that going to the dentist is important, but it’s possible that we don’t appreciate just how important it is. While regular dental checkups are crucial for healthy teeth and gums, they can also be the first step to preventing or treating numerous...