Having a healthy, bright smile is more than about your oral health. It’s about feeling confident in your smile and being able to enjoy the holidays without worrying about bad breath, stained teeth, or worse, a dental emergency. You can have plenty to smile about this holiday season by taking care of your teeth and gums throughout …
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Compulsively craving and chewing ice is also referred to as pagophagia. However, you may not compulsively chew ice but rather enjoy it on occasion. Whether you like to chew ice frequently or just when you have an ice-cold drink in your hand, it’s important to know how this habit can affect your oral health. So …
Broken teeth can show up in many different ways. Your tooth may be broken horizontally and be visibly broken. However, tooth fractures are not always so apparent. A broken tooth could have a break on the cusp that may not be noticeable, or a vertical break that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Teeth …
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Most people know how bad chewing tobacco and cigarettes are for their dental health as well as their bodily health. However, people who quit smoking often reach for e-cigarettes as a replacement. Electronic cigarettes, also called vape pens or “vaping”, are electronic devices that contain cartridges of nicotine mixed with flavorings that produce an aerosol, …
During your pregnancy, you want to take the best possible care of yourself so you can support the health of your baby. From taking vitamins to eating healthy and even exercising, your little one’s well-being is your priority for the next nine months! Have you thought about your dental health during pregnancy? While many people …
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If you have an oral health condition such as tooth decay or gum disease, you may have wondered if the problem was hereditary. For instance, if your parents have gum disease or cavities, could you be more likely to have them? Although the majority of oral diseases are the result of both genetics and environment, …
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During a COVID-19 infection, saliva can contain high levels of the virus. In fact, researchers suspect that in some cases, virus particles in saliva could come from infected oral tissue [1]. Infected oral tissues can even transmit the virus to other areas of the body, such as the lungs. People with COVID-19 present in their …
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An estimated 40 million adults suffer from tooth sensitivity. However, not everyone talks to their dentist about their sensitive teeth. For some people, feeling pain or discomfort when eating very hot, cold, or even sweet or spicy foods seems normal, so they don’t think to talk to their dentist about it. However, teeth aren’t meant …
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Oral cancer includes cancer of the tongue, lips, neck, back of the throat, and soft tissues of the mouth. Like all cancers, oral cancer is caused by changes to your cell DNA, which causes abnormal cell growth that can lead to tumors [1]. A definitive cause for why this uncontrolled cell growth starts isn’t clear; …
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Getting your wisdom teeth removed requires eating softer foods for at least the first few days while your mouth is healing [1]. Eating soft foods can help reduce the chances of damaging your incisions and reduce discomfort while your body is repairing itself. You can help make the healing process easier by ensuring you have plenty of …
