EATING DISORDERS AFFECT millions of Americans, and while much attention focuses on their impact on overall health, the damage they cause to oral health is often overlooked. Understanding the connection between eating disorders and dental problems is crucial for...
TOOTH SENSITIVITY AFFECTS millions of people, causing sharp, sudden pain when consuming hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods and beverages. While this common dental concern can be frustrating, understanding its causes and implementing the right strategies can help you...
WHEN PEOPLE THINK about the dangers of tobacco, lung cancer and heart disease typically come to mind first. However, tobacco products pose serious and immediate threats to oral health, regardless of how they’re consumed. Whether smoked, chewed, or vaped, tobacco...
NOVEMBER IS HERE, and with it comes TMJ Awareness Month — a time dedicated to educating patients about temporomandibular joint disorders and the important role oral health professionals play in diagnosis and treatment. Whether you’re experiencing jaw pain...
SCROLL THROUGH SOCIAL media for five minutes, and you’ll likely encounter someone confidently dispensing dental health tips. From oil pulling to activated charcoal toothpaste, the internet is awash with supposed miracle cures and quick fixes for everything from...
HAVE YOU EVER wondered how people in the past dealt with something as common as bad breath? In Medieval England, even without the toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dentists we rely on today, people still cared about having fresh breath, but their understanding of dental...
