Did you know sugary, high-carb foods and drinks break down the protective enamel on your teeth? This can cause tooth decay over time. As a simple carb, sugar lacks nutrients and is often high in calories, which can cause weight gain. UPMC states the average American consumes 22 teaspoons of added sugar each day —
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Is your regularly-scheduled dental appointment fast approaching? Or maybe you haven’t been to the dentist in longer than you’d like to admit. Either way, it’s crucial that you show up prepared. Whether it’s been six months or six years, this checklist will help make sure your dental appointment goes as smoothly as possible. Bring Your
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Ouch. You just woke up and your jaw is aching — but this isn’t the first time. The dull, throbbing pain in your mouth has been your morning wake-up call for weeks. You know something’s going on while you’re sleeping, but you’re not sure what. Are you grinding your teeth? Clenching your jaw? And if
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Choosing a dentist is just as important as choosing any other kind of doctor. Every person wants to feel comfortable with their dentist and dental hygienist, and wants to trust that the entire practice has their best interest at heart. After all, the health of your teeth has a major impact on the well-being of
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Did you know that your bone is not the hardest tissue in your body? Your tooth enamel is. And it’s a good thing, because it’s job is to protect the teeth from physical and chemical damage. But even though your enamel is tough, it’s not invincible. Tooth enamel can wear away over time — which
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Older means wiser, right? That’s certainly the case with wisdom teeth. These large molars only begin to emerge in the early adult years, which is the reason for their namesake. Since you get them when you’re older, you’re presumably “wiser”. Every adult can expect to have three sets of molars by the time they’re 21
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When most people think “cancer”, they think lung, breast, brain, or skin cancer. But did you know around 53,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year? Categorized as a head and neck cancer, this includes cancer that affects the mouth and/or throat. And while it’s not as common as the cancers noted above, it
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After the cleaning, flossing, polishing, poking and prodding, you’re whisked away from the dental chair with a clean bill of oral health. In six more months, you’ll be back for another checkup. But wait, what just happened? It’s that easy? Despite the ease of a straightforward appointment, a lot happens at your dental checkup —
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You already know it’s important to go to your twice yearly teeth cleaning exams and to brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day. But if you’re like many dental patients, following up brushing with flossing can be difficult, especially if your teeth are very crowded or you have mobility issues. Or, maybe you
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Try as you might, it is nearly impossible to protect your child from injuries as they grow. Mouth injuries from falls, errant sports equipment or swimming or sledding accidents are common in children. Most injuries or emergencies are minor and result in a bloody gum or lip, but others can be more serious and cause
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