You don’t need to fear your next appointment. According to the Oral Health Foundation, around half of adults have anxiety or a phobia of going to the dentist. But most patients who make it into the chair find that it’s nowhere near as bad as they feared – and with […]
When it comes to common adages, it’s hard to know what to trust and what to neglect. – Overall Health Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Do you need to visit a chiropractor every year if you work a desk job, even if you feel no […]
How many of you like going to the dentist? – Fear of the Dentist How many would rather wait until the pain is unbearable before seeking treatment? Dentophobia (a fear of the dentist), it turns out, is one of the most common phobias in the world! I recently walked around […]
A crown can be used to repair teeth that are misshapen, damaged, or weakened. A crown, sometimes called a cap, is a tooth-shaped restoration that fits over an existing tooth or an artificial tooth root, called an implant. It can be used in several situations: ▪To cover a misshaped, damaged, […]
About 80 million people in North America are snoring in their sleep, and approximately 12 million Americans have sleep apnea. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? – Snoring Snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft palate and uvula, occurring when the airway becomes obstructed during […]
When it comes to dental and oral health, you know to brush and floss your teeth a couple times a day and visit your dentist regularly. However, what not to do isn’t discussed as much—and some of the advice is surprising. For example, one major habit many dentists advise against is […]
Many parents opt to have their teenagers’ wisdom teeth removed, frequently before they go off to college, and often even before the teeth start to cause trouble — and while the child is still covered by parental health insurance. Experts say the teeth should come out when they’re coming in […]
Acute pain is pain that is provoked by disease or injury, and is associated with musculoskeletal spasm and nervous system activation. While acute pain often resolves, pain that lasts longer than 3 months is considered to be chronic. Acute orofacial pain can result from pathological conditions, underlying disease processes, and/or […]
We all have that friend who takes meticulous care of their teeth, consistently flossing and brushing after every snack and meal. But as it turns out, over-brushing your teeth isn’t good for your dental health. Brushing your teeth too much can wear down your enamel and cause receding gums, Tasios […]
Professional teeth-whitening treatments involve bleaching one’s teeth to have them appear more white in color. Typically performed in a dental office, some dentists offer patients take-home kits. Alternatively, many drug stores sell name-brand teeth-whitening products in the form of adhesive strips, gel pens, and more. “Teeth-whitening products are generally pretty safe […]