Embrace the ‘F’ Word for Optimal Dental Health!
Today we are going to cover the F word no one wants to hear …… FLOSS!! What were you thinking? The last two weeks we covered toothbrushes and toothpaste. Now we need to get to the inbetween where you may be missing. Why is flossing important? Brushing teeth...
Uncovering the Secrets of Toothpaste Brushing and Beyond
The link between oral hygiene and personal appearance is heavily emphasized in the marketing of toothpaste. What we now call toothpaste used to be called dentifrices or tooth polish. The first advertisements for toothpaste used vanity metrics and frequently...
WHY DO WE BRUSH OUR TEETH?
FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS, HUMANS DID NOT BRUSH THEIR TEETH. WHY DO WE BRUSH THEM NOW? We all know we need to brush our teeth to keep them healthy and white. It’s true that the first thing most people do when they wake up in the morning is brush their teeth. For...
Are You or Your Child At Risk?
Did you know that up to 80% of disease symptoms are triggered by problems in the mouth? Many health problems like heart disease, dementia, autoimmune disorders, and even cancer have their roots in poor oral health. Science clearly reveals that gum disease can...
Chew On This
How Chewing Shaped Human Evolution Chewing also known as mastication has evolved over the years The differences between our chewing habits and those of our ancestors offer insights into human evolution. Their ability to effectively acquire, process, and consume...
Teeth grinding / Clenching
What is it Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a condition where a person grinds, or clenches their teeth unconsciously and often unknowingly. It usually happens during sleep, but it can also happen during the day. Teeth grinding can occur in both adults and...
The Dreamy Guide to Better Sleep: Unveiling the Sleep-Teeth Connection
We all need sleep to function! Sleep has a critical role in promoting health. Not getting enough sleep has been linked with a number of problems ranging from chronic disease to psychological problems. Roughly 35% of Americans get less than the recommended 7 hours...
The Nighttime Connection: The Surprising Relationship of Bedwetting, Sleep, and Your Mouth
Bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is a common condition in which an individual unintentionally releases urine during sleep. Bedwetting can occur in both children and adults, and can have various causes, including: Genetics: Bedwetting can run in...
Thumb Sucking, Finger Sucking and Pacifier Habits
Learn how prolonged thumb sucking, prolonged binky use and bottle use can impact healthy facial growth and development, when, why and how to stop. Thumb-sucking, finger sucking and pacifier use are emotional topics for many patients and their families. Oral habits...
Mouth Taping
With May being mouth breathing awareness month we can’t ignore The elephant in the room! It's all over social media and YouTube, everyone's talking about it. Mouth taping has become very popular, but a lot of people wonder why anyone would do that, or if it's even...
Suck Swallow Breathe May 15th
Have you ever observed when you take a sip of water or coffee, you follow a suck-swallow-breathe pattern? Like many of the things I talk about this is another function that is an unconscious action the body does without having to give it much thought. This...
Mouth Breathing Awareness 2023
What is mouth breathing? Mouth breathing is something many people do and they are completely unaware they are doing it. I was one of those people. I knew I was breathing through my mouth at night but during the day? No way! Not me! Say it ain't so! No one wants to...
