What Is Mouth Breathing?
It is just what it sounds like breathing through your mouth instead of your nose like nature intended. Your mouth is for eating. Your nose is for breathing. You wouldn’t try to eat pizza with your nose, would you? Taking air in through your mouth is like eating...
What is Oral Myofascial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)?
Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) treat the oral structures of the mouth (lips, tongue, jaw, cheeks, and palate) and their impact on swallowing skills and oral rest posture. OMT is based on the neuromuscular re-education or re-training of the oral and facial...
The Other F Word
To use Fluoride or not to use Fluoride? That is the question. There have been many heated debates about this topic for decades. I believe Fluoride is a personal choice, and this is why it is the other F word. There are numerous opinions on this subject. What Is...
7 Secrets To Healthier Teeth For Your Children
Even before your baby gets his /her teeth, you might be thinking about what I can do to provide good oral health care, ensuring that their teeth are clean, white, and cavity-free. Proper dental care starts even before your baby gets their first tooth. Kid's dental...
A Healthy Smile In 10 Simple Steps
The next time you look at a stranger remember the one thing you look at when you first meet them? Usually, It’s their smile. This is one of the reasons we see so many people want whitening options above anything else at their dental visit and why I sell whitening...
How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush? Most of us know our toothbrushes aren’t meant to last forever. But it can be hard to figure out when our bristles are nearing the end of their life. You may or may not be surprised to find out that according to...
The F Word
The F Word Floss…. What word were you thinking? Out of all of the word in the English dictionary we refer to one word as the F word. It is the one magical word that just by its sound it can describe pain, pleasure, hate, and love. The F word I am describing is...
Why is chewing your food important?
Chewing is a lot like breathing; it is something we just do. Saliva, also known as Spit, is something we take for granted and don’t think much about it. Yet it plays a vital role in our digestive system. The primary purpose of the saliva is lubrication, which makes...
My Child is Teeth Grinding
Why is my Child grinding his/her Teeth? When we put our kids to bed, we would like them to have sweet dreams and breathe easily; however, this is not always the case. Grinding/ bruxism Bruxism is the medical term for the grinding of teeth or the clenching of...
Twelve tips for good oral health care for your family.
Taking care of your mouth is an investment not only in taking care of yourself but also in caring for your family. A bright smile and healthy teeth aren’t the only benefits of good oral health. Proper oral care also impacts academic performance and general health. ...
Let’s make toothbrushing fun!
Getting your kids to brush their teeth is all about what we teach them and the example we set. Children model our behavior. When I am talking to moms about the challenges that they face getting their kid to brush their teeth, I hear…. “I don’t have time!” “It’s a...
I Don’t Feel Like Brushing My Teeth
Before you skip brushing read this Do you not feel like brushing? What are you telling yourself? I don’t have time in the morning. I am too tired before bed. So, days go by, and you don’t brush? Let’s face it; you do have time! You are not too tired! You just don’t...
