It may be difficult to believe, but studies show that men tend to neglect their oral health more than women do. Men are more reactive than proactive when it comes to taking care of their teeth and gums, and this can lead to easily-preventable dental issues. Compared to women, men floss less, don’t brush as regularly and visit the dentist … Read More
Tongue Cleaning can Improve Oral Health
Good oral hygiene routines include brushing at twice a day and flossing at least once a day, but adding in tongue brushing may also help improve oral health. While everyone knows how important it is to remove built up bacteria from the mouth with regular brushing, they may not realize that all that harmful bacteria exists on the tongue too. … Read More
Oral Health Considerations for Women
Women have to deal with a number of challenges related to hormones, but they may not realize that hormones also play a role in their oral health. The Academy of General Dentistry’s monthly magazine, AGD Impact, discusses the correlation between female hormones and oral health it’s information every woman can use. Hormonal changes and oral health The various stages of … Read More
You May be Experiencing Orofacial Pain and Not Even Know it
Problems involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or chewing muscles fall within the larger category of orofacial pain. Orofacial pain can involve TMJ discomfort, migraines, muscle spasms in the neck, jaw and head, recurring headaches and pain with the face, jaw or teeth. A human swallows around 2000 times a day and for someone with orofacial pain, the discomfort can be … Read More
Diagnosis and Treatment of Dry Mouth
The human mouth is designed to be a moist environment that helps in the breakdown of food, enables comfortable swallowing and rinses away bacteria and food particles. However, when you suffer from dry mouth, your mouth isn’t the moist environment it should be and this can lead to dental and overall health issues. Along with making your mouth and throat … Read More
Taking Oversized Bites of Food is Bad for Oral Health
Sometimes bigger isn’t always better, as is the case with oversized subs and burgers found in restaurants today. While it can be tempting for some to try to open their mouths wide enough to get the entire height of the burger in their mouth, opening the mouth too wide can damage oral health. Next time you’re faced with a sub, … Read More
Preventing and Treating Tooth Erosion
Tooth erosion ranks among the top most common dental problems across all age groups, and while it’s possible to repair teeth damaged by erosion, the best course is to prevent tooth erosion in the first place. There are various treatments for teeth that have suffered erosion, and it’s possible to restore a smile to its natural beauty and health, but … Read More
Pumpkin Can Boost Oral Health
It’s the time of year where pumpkins are everywhere. As you start incorporating them into your autumn decorations, it’s also a good idea to start using them in your diet to partake in their oral and overall health benefits. Filled with beneficial nutrients and vitamins, pumpkins can give your oral health a handy boost when consumed correctly. Although pumpkin flavored … Read More
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