We all have good and bad days and, sometimes, so do our bodies depending on how active we are or how sensitive our body is to outside influences. Our body is constantly giving us signs. From mild signs and symptoms to severe ones, many health conditions make their...
Caring for your teeth and gums is an essential part of your overall health and wellness. It’s important to address nutrition, oral care, and the products you use. We do not fully appreciate the importance oral health has on our overall health. The fact of the...
People like to avoid the dentist for many different reasons. They had a bad experience. They are embarrassed, they are afraid they will be yelled at, made to feel guilty or they don’t like pointy things in their mouth. Others simply don’t think they have the time,...
Just how can your mouth affect your body, to start you need to understand what happens in your mouth. Plaque and bacteria buildup on teeth, the longer the bacteria go undisturbed the more they multiply. When you eat or drink you feed them creating an acid-making...
It is a significant milestone when your baby goes from gummy grins to that cute toothy smile. Newly erupting baby teeth serve an essential role in the development of your baby’s teeth and mouth. How to care for your baby's gums and new teeth Start by wiping your...
Bottle Mouth is a term used to describe tooth decay that results from putting a baby to bed with a bottle that contains anything except water. When baby teeth have frequent and prolonged contact with too much sugar from milk or juice in a bottle. Children at risk...
This is my interview with Dr. Meghna Dassani, where we discuss sleep apnea. Dr. Dassani talks about pediatric sleep apnea, who is at the greatest risk, and what parents need to be on the lookout for to protect their children – especially in a post-pandemic world....
What is a lip-tie? To put it simply it is a condition that restricts the upper lip. You are born with it. You either have it or you don't. A lip tie is when the band of tissue under the baby's upper lip is too short or tight and is tethered, limiting the upper...
Vitamin D Vitamin D has several important functions. Getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D is important for the normal growth and development of bones and teeth, as well as improved resistance against certain diseases. It helps fight depression and boosts...
Here are a few things you should know about hand foot and mouth disease and the recommended treatments. The coxsackievirus is the known cause for this common childhood ailment. While hand, foot, and mouth disease is more common in children, adults can become...
