Sleep is intended to be a relaxing and restorative process to help us recharge for each new day. Teeth grinding or clenching can disrupt this process and cause damage to your teeth and jaw, plus bring about considerable discomfort. If your teeth are damaged, broken or loose, you may be unknowingly grinding your teeth at […]
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How Your Diet Impacts Your Dental Health
As soon as you start eating, changes get underway in your mouth. While everyone has mouth bacteria, this bacteria becomes active when you eat sugars and carbohydrates, converting these into an acid. It’s this acid that starts to attack tooth enamel, and the decay process begins. The good news? There are plenty of healthy food […]
Why Americans Avoid Going to the Dentist & How it Hurts Oral Health
Good oral health is important at all ages! While it goes without saying, if it’s avoided, it can cause unpleasant consequences that are completely preventable. For those that avoid visiting the dentist, the reasons are varied but can be overcome. Affordability: Preventative Oral Care Saves You Money in the Long Run For some families, everyday […]
Invisalign and Professional Teeth Whitening=Dental Makeover
You’ve met them before, the people with a beautiful, dazzling smile that made them unforgettable. Could this be you? You bet! A dental makeover that combines teeth straightening and whitening will not only improve your smile and appearance but also will increase your confidence and make you feel more attractive and youthful. Achieving straight, white […]
Where Does Dental Phobia Come From?
When thinking about going to the dentist, many people are fine, others get anxious or uncomfortable, and some people are terrified. While apprehension is normal, you might be surprised that extreme anxiety or dental phobia is not uncommon. Research has identified that up to 15% of people live with dental phobia. Where does this fear […]
