How can something that small cause so much disruption? Sores that develop in your mouth or on your lip can be a major pain, especially if you suffer from them frequently. More than half of the population has experienced a mouth sore. These lesions are typically defined as either fever blisters (cold sores) or canker…
Most of us have managed to make teeth brushing a normal part of our daily routines, but if you’re one of the nearly 20 percent of Americans who opt out of flossing, you could be doing some serious damage to both your oral health and overall health. We forego this important health habit for many…
Do you have a sweet tooth? You are not alone. Countless people have an undeniable craving for sugar each day. As your dentist, it may be downright unrealistic to expect you to avoid sweets completely for the sake of your dental health. However, there is a right and wrong way of consuming sweets that you…
Unless you are suffering from a dental problem, most of your visits to a dentist will involve a routine cleaning. These are professional cleanings that are far more than what you can accomplish at home. In fact, dental cleanings are so important that the ADA recommends you get two per year, and most dental insurance…
What does your daily oral hygiene routine include? While using your toothbrush and floss are non-negotiable for a healthy smile, many dentists leave mouthwash as an optional task in your dental care routine. If you want to go the extra mile with your smile, consider rinsing after you brush and floss. Mouthwash (or mouth rinse)…
Most people associate the dentist with their mouth, not their sleep. However, your oral health and your sleeping habits can go hand in hand. Not only do certain sleep habits (like open mouth breathing and teeth grinding) threaten the health and strength of your smile, but there is also a certain sleep condition that can…
Today, nearly 100 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer in the United States. Mouth cancer includes cancer in any part of the oral cavity or oropharynx, including the mouth, gums and lips as well the throat at the back of your mouth. Unfortunately, this is not a rare cancer and contrary to what you…
You show them off to others. You use them to eat and speak. You spend time cleaning them twice a day. But how well do you really know your teeth? Your teeth are more sophisticated than you may think. By understanding the parts of a tooth and how your teeth are designed to function, it…
Are you doing what it takes to keep your smile healthy? While there are countless things that influence your oral health, there are four main factors that are not up for debate. Check yourself on the following to understand why your smile health is either up to par or falling behind: HOW you brush. Simply…
