The cost of not brushing your teeth before bed Just how gross is it really to forget to brush your teeth before bed every once in a while? The answer: Bad news: It’s pretty gross. You probably already know that the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing those pearly whites twice a day. You […]
Eating Healthy During the Holidays Yes, we all know we should do it but it’s really hard to maintain a healthy diet during the end of the year holidays. Everything starts going downhill during Thanksgiving. There’s usually too much food served and you end up consuming leftovers for the next several days or so because […]
Men: Want a Better Smile? Begin by Going to a Dentist! A long time ago men hardly ever went to the dentist. There were many reasons or excuses for this including they didn’t need to see one or that they didn’t have enough time to wait for a dental visit. Even worse, since many men […]
Methamphetamines Effect on the Mouth Methamphetamines (also known as meth) addiction has become a devastating and wild spread problem especially in the Northeast Region. Meth clinic and treatment centers have seen a rise in addicts needing help. While there is a far more devastating effect of meth to it’s users like death, the affect that […]
Foods That Will Keep Your Mouth Nice And Healthy Firm or fresh foods such as raw apples, carrots, jicama, and celery help to clean the teeth. They scrub against your teeth scraping some of the plaque that has built up. Not only are they a natural toothbrush, but some are also naturally high in fiber. […]
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) – The Quiet Dental Problem The temporomandibular joint is what connects the temporal bone of your skull to the lower jaw. It’s the part that allows your jaw to move so you can eat and talk. When a condition develops that affects the movement of your lower jaw, the muscles around […]
Dental Visits By The Numbers In our continuing effort to examine the state of the dental health of those living in the U.S., a recent Gallup poll survey finds that 1 out of every 3 Americans have not been to the dentist in the past year. When broken down into racial and ethnic groups, the […]