Your smile deserves to sparkle; and for some, veneers are a great option if you want to restore your smile to its natural beauty. If you’re considering veneers due to chipping, gaps, staining, or an uneven bite, these thin, custom-made coverings are a great solution—and here, you’ll learn about the construction of veneers, how long veneers last and how to care for them. Questions people frequently ask about veneers are:
With unexpected cravings and bouts of nausea, pregnancy can be a tough time for healthy eating. But it’s important to maintain a good, balanced diet to ensure that you and your baby get enough nutrients and stay healthy. The foods you eat impact your baby’s development — and they can also affect your oral health during pregnancy. Though it may seem easier to reach for a handy but unhealthy snack
It might be weird to think about in the moment, but sharing a kiss can actually be beneficial to your mouth. This is because the act of kissing activates certain biological processes you might not be aware of. While there are benefits of kissing on oral health, risks also exist. Learn more about both the positive and negative oral health effects associated with this gesture. What’s Really Exchanged in a Kiss?
You’re probably familiar with hydrogen peroxide and some of its many uses. Maybe you have nostalgic childhood memories of mom pulling out the brown plastic bottle to disinfect scrapes, cuts, or burns. But were you aware that hydrogen peroxide is used to practice good oral hygiene? Because this common ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) care products can be dangerous when mixed in do-it-yourself (DIY) remedies, knowing how to safely use it
If you or a family member have recently received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, you most likely have many questions about treatment, how effective it will be, and what its potential side effects are. For more than 60 years, medical professionals have used lithium to treat bipolar disorder successfully. With proper management and monitoring, lithium medication can be a life-changing treatment. It’s instrumental in patients with bipolar I disorder who
Your body is a great communicator. When something is wrong, it will probably let you know. For instance, you’re likely to know there’s an issue with your tooth if you feel a sharp pain when you take a hot or cold drink. But what exactly is your body trying to say if you look in the mirror and discover you have a yellow tongue? We’ll break down the potential causes,
Little chipmunks — cute. Tortilla chips and salsa — delicious. But a chipped tooth, well, that’s not ideal. Especially if it’s your child that chipped their tooth. But fear not, a chipped tooth isn’t uncommon for toddlers as they grow up and learn to play independently. If this sounds like you and your little one, relax, and read below. We got your child and their tooth covered. Stay Calm While
Have you ever wondered if, beyond traditional braces, there’s a solution for straightening teeth? You’re not alone. With 4.5 million people in the United States currently wearing braces or some other appliance in pursuit to straighten their teeth, it’s a common question. Braces technology has come a long way, and there are now many types you can choose. Lingual braces, one of the more recent forms of orthodontic work, is
If you’re researching apicoectomies, you’ve probably already undergone a root canal procedure. This type of surgery is typically performed to finish what a root canal started and save your natural tooth from infection. We’re here to help guide you through exactly what an apicoectomy is and what it means for you. What Is an Apicoectomy? The first step to understand an apicoectomy is to gain some knowledge of the anatomy
What great gifts do you remember getting from the tooth fairy as a child? Teaching your child about good oral care can be difficult. The tooth fairy is a great way to encourage your child to brush their teeth and floss daily. Here are some fun tooth fairy stories you can read to your child to motivate them to take care of their teeth. Who Is The Tooth Fairy? Well,
Have you heard of Oromandibular Dystonia (OMD) before? Most people haven’t, and you may be new to it yourself. OMD is a rare movement disorder where muscles contract uncontrollably, causing abnormal, often repetitive, movements and or postures in the face, jaws, and tongue. Overall, about three people out of every million have OMD. Even though it’s rare, there are some treatment options out there that can offer relief. So if
Do you have problems chewing your food? Saying certain words? Getting a good night’s sleep? If you experience any of these issues or have jaw-related pain – perhaps resulting in headaches – check with your dentist. You could potentially resolve these problems with corrective jaw surgery. Also known as orthognathic surgery, the procedure straightens or realigns your jaw. Performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS), orthognathic surgery also corrects
