Stress is something that just about every person experiences, and it can lead to chronic health problems when stress-relief methods aren’t utilized. Your oral health can show signs of too much stress, manifesting these signs as canker sores, other oral ulcers, bruxism, tension and more. Here is how stress affects your oral health and what you can do to reduce wear and tear on your teeth and gums from that stress!

Oral hygiene habits such as brushing and flossing are absolutely essential if you want to keep your teeth and gums free of cavities and disease. However, many children struggle with the desire to brush and floss their teeth, which can be frustrating for parents. Here are 10 ways you can help make toothbrushing and other oral hygiene habits fun for your kiddos so their mouths stay healthy and strong!

Every time you put food in your mouth, you are either hurting or harming your teeth. This is because what you’re eating can cause plaque buildup or acidic demineralization from bacteria. When you eat, sugars in your food (even non-sugar foods) combine with your mouth bacteria. That bacteria consumes the sugar and expels an acidic substance that we call plaque. Plaque will stick to your teeth and looks like a cruddy, clear film along your gum line. Because that plaque is acidic, it works on your teeth to break up the minerals that keep your teeth strong.

Visiting the dentist is something that can make kids apprehensive at first because of the bright lights, dental tools and loud sounds. That is why it’s important to start children off with frequent dental visits at an early age. Children should be visiting the dental office at least twice a year for dental cleanings and exams. If they have cavities, they will need them fixed promptly so they don’t need extensive dental work. Here are some services we offer for children that’s safe for kids and some tips to keep their mouths healthy and clean!

If you wake up with a headache and a sore jaw or facial pain you may be grinding your teeth during your sleep. Bruxism is the act of clenching the jaw or grinding the teeth during sleep and a number of factors can cause this problem.

Crooked teeth and bite problems do more than interrupt your smile. They can cause gum disease, create tooth wear, increase risk for tooth injury, trigger chewing difficulties and more. Studies also show that your smile is one of the top three things that another person will notice about you. You want that smile to both make an impression and you want your smile to be healthy. Unhealthy smiles are ones that tend to have the teeth fall out over time, and once that happens, you can’t get your teeth back. Orthodontics can help improve a smile in countless ways. Here are some major ways that orthodontics can change your teeth and how the process works!

Thumbsucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, pacifiers or other objects may make babies feel secure and happy and help them learn about their world.

Young children may also suck to soothe themselves and help them fall asleep.