If you bite or chew your nails, you likely already know that it’s a nasty habit. And while nail biting is hardly a life-threatening habit, it’s not entirely harmless either. Biting and chewing off your fingernails can damage your teeth, jaw, gums and overall oral health. Keep reading to learn 5 harmful effects nail biting […]

As the end of another year approaches, you may be thinking about what you’d like to accomplish in the new year. How about resolving to achieve a happier, healthier smile? Good dental health is essential for good overall health, making it a worthy addition to your list of New Year’s resolutions. Even better, you can […]

The last thing you’re thinking about when you bite into the first sugar cookie of the holiday season is the health of your teeth. One of the things we love to do most over the holidays is eat specialty treats, candies, cookies and baked goods, while sipping on eggnog and hot chocolate. Unfortunately, overdoing it […]

If you’ve postponed a dental exam for several months now, you may be asking yourself: Is a dental appointment safe during coronavirus? Let’s take a look at what experts say. Is the Dentist’s Office a High-Risk Place? Dentist offices – like other medical centers – follow extremely strict safety and sanitation guidelines. To prevent the […]

Bruxism is the medical term to describe the act of clenching, grinding or gnashing teeth, while awake or asleep. While mild teeth grinding may not warrant treatment, frequent or serious grinding should be treated as soon as possible to prevent permanent mouth, jaw or tooth damage. Keep reading to learn 5 side effects of teeth […]

For years, scientists have been studying the connections between oral health and overall health. Research has documented strong connections between oral health and other diseases and conditions, like diabetes, respiratory infections, pregnancy and birth complications, Alzheimer’s disease and osteoporosis. One connection that’s long been debated has been the link between oral health and heart health. […]

Are you someone who dreads going to the dentist and wants to do it as few times a year as possible? If so, you’re not alone. And as much as you may despise the dentist, getting regular dental exams is one of the most beneficial steps you can take to protect the health of your […]

When you have a painful, sensitive tooth, one of the first things your mind jumps to is: do I need a root canal? While root canals have a bad reputation as being a very painful procedure, they’re an effective treatment to relieve your tooth pain and save your natural tooth. Keep reading to learn what […]

Anyone can crack, chip or break a tooth unexpectedly. Even though teeth are some of the strongest structures in the body, they are susceptible to breakage from falls, sports collisions, direct trauma to the face, teeth grinding at night, an untreated cavity or even biting down on something really hard (like a hard candy or […]

Diabetes is a medical condition that impacts the body’s ability to produce or process insulin, the hormone responsible for controlling the amount of sugar in your blood. Type I and Type II diabetes causes people to develop high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can harm multiple organs in the body, including the eyes, […]