June 2024

The Hazards of Oral Piercings

From clothing to hairstyle to cosmetics to accessories, our personal style is how we portray who we are, and this

Fluoride and Cavity Prevention

If you look at any tube of toothpaste with the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance, you’ll see fluoride listed

What Makes Teeth Sensitive?

If you can’t really enjoy ice cream because every bite sends a nasty jolt through your teeth, then you know

Sleep Apnea, Jaws, and Gums

In just the United States, sleep apnea affects over 18 million adults and up to 20 percent of children who

Why Our Spit Matters

We don’t usually think very much about our spit, but it’s one of the biggest unsung heroes of our oral

Pregnancy and Oral Health

Aside from the obvious, there are all kinds of changes the body goes through during pregnancy. Some of them can

What Causes Canker Sores?

Canker sores can be a real pain in the mouth! They might not be very dangerous, but they can make

Stress and Our Mouths

Mental well-being or lack thereof can often have an impact on physical health. Among those impacts are the ways that

Loose Tooth Game Plan

Most of us probably remember what it was like to lose our first tooth as a kid. Wiggling it with

Diet and Oral Health

What we eat and drink obviously plays a big role in our overall health, but in a way, it affects