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Have you been feeling pain and tenderness in or around your ear, the jaw joint, and jaw muscles lately? Don’t be too quick to dismiss them and listen to what your body is telling you. You might be suffering from Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder. Now, after trying your best to say the disorder’s name correctly,
How Flossing Can Save Your Money… It’s a known fact that about 35% of the tooth surface is missed being cleaned if you’re not flossing. As a direct result of that, you have a better chance of developing cavities. Cavities, left untreated, can become even more dangerous to your mouth. They can eventually need more
If you’re like most dental patients, you might think brushing by itself does a good job when trying to ward off cavities. Certainly, brushing twice a day is extremely important when it comes to good oral hygiene. But, the problem is, you’re not reaching the cavity causing bacteria if all you do is brush. The
Our friends to the south, way, across the border, south in the far most Southern region of the United States are surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains and have a long proud history. In fact, that’s where a lot of the bootlegged liquor came from during Prohibition. And it’s also home to the beginnings of NASCAR
Many people know that China has a booming population. Over 1.35 BILLION people! That’s a LOT of mouths to take care of. However, a lot of Chinese people put off dental care due to fear, expense, or they just don’t see the need until their teeth become an emergency. Sound familiar? At any rate,
Not every woman craves ice cream and pickles, turnips and cupcakes, or other weird and unusual food combinations when they’re pregnant. However, many women do confess to noticing an increased desire for snacks higher in sugar. If you’ve been diagnosed with having gestational diabetes, this adds to the craving. Stop! Before, you reach for a
We’ve all done it – you get busy, rushed in the morning and forget to brush your teeth. Or maybe you’re so exhausted one night that you don’t brush before you get into bed. The next thing you realize, your teeth feel fuzzy against your tongue. Ever wonder what causes that fuzzy feeling? In this
According to the Clinical Affairs Committee, almost half of all children have cavities before they enter kindergarten. In fact, the #1 disease afflicting kids today IS tooth decay. The best way to keep your child from being one of those statistics? Teaching good, consistent oral hygiene habits. How do I teach my kids to brush their
Dental health during pregnancy can be affected by morning sickness. Pregnancy (especially your first) can be hard enough as it is. The morning sickness…vomiting, retching, upchucking, puking, throwing up…whatever you call it, it can be horrible. Extreme morning sickness can lead to damaged tooth enamel and an increased risk of tooth decay. This is thanks
If you’re pregnant or plan on having a baby, there’s a lot to think about. You’re planning every second of your pregnancy. You’re making sure the baby is healthy and you create only the best environment for your baby to enter in to. Many times, hormonal changes during pregnancy can throw a curve ball into
