Scuba Diving and Dental Health If you’re a person who is interested in finding adventure, discovering a new hobby, or viewing the world from a new perspective, training to become a scuba diver may be the answer. Scuba divers have the ability to explore areas that most people never get a chance to see. With […]
How to Prevent Periodontal Disease in Children
What is gum disease? This disease is a powerful force that can attack your child’s mouth. The disease will slowly eat away at supportive tissue in your child’s jawbone and gums. It is caused by toxins contained within plaque, irritating and inflaming the sensitive gum tissue that buffers teeth. In many cases, the unfortunate result is […]
Why Worry About Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking
Should you worry about thumb or pacifier sucking? Pacifiers are often given to babies who invariably continue to use them as infants. When a parent decides to stop pacifier use at some point, the child tends to start sucking on his or her thumbs. Thumb sucking habits can also be picked up by children on […]
How to Care for Your Dental Bridge
Caring for a dental bridge is simple Dental bridges are used to join the gap created by missing teeth. Caring for your dental bridge is as simple as caring for the rest of your mouth. Good oral hygiene and vigilante brushing and flossing play a key part in caring for your dental bridge. To clean […]
Six Exercises to Help with Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Bruxism is the unfortunate habit of teeth grinding. It causes tight and constricted jaw muscles and can make movement in the area very challenging. In addition to headaches and severe pain, bruxism can lead to disorders of the jaw, tooth wear, and even breakage. In order to save your mouth from unwanted and unnecessary pain, […]