Ever wonder what your smile might be revealing about you—beyond just a photo op? While your teeth can’t tell the future or pick out your favorite coffee order, they can say a surprising amount about your habits, lifestyle, and even personality quirks, according to your dentist. When I was a teen, I had braces on […]
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Let’s face it—nobody loves going to the dentist. The sound of the drills, the questions about how often you’re flossing and brushing (your dentist can tell when you’re fibbing about this), and that moment when the dentist asks you a question while your mouth has dental equipment in it… it’s not exactly a fun time!
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Did you know that obstructive sleep apnea can cause heart disease? Many people are aware that high cholesterol and smoking are common contributors to heart disease but are unaware of the connection between heart problems and sleep issues. OSA or Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a serious condition where your airway is blocked during sleep. This
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The holidays are here! Time for family gatherings, feasts, and enough Christmas cheer to keep the eggnog and hot apple cider flowing. But along with the festivities comes an unexpected villain: stress. While stress is a common part of the season, it’s also a sneaky culprit that can cause major problems for your oral health.
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Here’s a little story about the wild world of tooth trauma and what to do to stay out of this not-so-magical place.In a town very similar to yours there lurks a group of troublemakers just waiting to pounce on unsuspecting people. These troublemakers are known as the Tooth Trauma Posse. Read how this posse gets
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Have you experienced receding gums? This particular oral problem happens when the gum tissue that surrounds your teeth moves back or wears away. Your teeth and sometimes even the root of your teeth can become exposed. When that happens it can create a pocket between your tooth and your gums. This creates bacteria growth and
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