Your smile is the first thing people notice about you, and how you feel about it affects your confidence, or even how often you feel comfortable flashing a grin. Smiling is good for your health, too. It lowers your stress levels, boosts your immune system, and can help your heart by lowering blood pressure. It’s important…
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Wisdom Teeth Removal: A Do’s and Don’ts Guide for a Smooth Recovery
Categories: Oral Health Tips
Like going to your high school prom or getting your driver’s license, wisdom tooth extraction is a rite of passage for many people, especially teens. Although not everyone develops wisdom teeth, those who do will typically see them come in between the ages of 17-21. And it’s typically better to have them taken out before…
What Causes an Overbite and Why You Might Want to Fix It
Categories: Oral Health Tips
An overbite is a common dental health issue — about 22% of people have an overbite. An overbite is when your front teeth jut out over your bottom teeth. When your mouth is closed, most people’s top teeth rest slightly in front of their bottom teeth. A 10 to 20% overlap is considered normal. If your…
What’s a Dead Tooth? Here’s How to Tell — And How to Fix It
Categories: Oral Health Tips
It may not seem like it, but teeth are living, changing parts of your body. Your teeth are made up of living tissue that’s impacted by how you take care of your teeth, what you eat and drink, and the genes handed down from your parents. Just like any other part of your body, your…
How Dental Sealants Protect Your and Your Kids’ Teeth
Categories: Oral Health Tips
When it comes to your dental hygiene, the old saying is true: it’s easier to prevent problems than treat them. And preventing decay, cavities, and other dental issues before they happen is better than treating them, as it saves you time and money in the long run. Brushing twice a day with an electric toothbrush…
The Relationship between Your Eyes and Teeth — And Why It Matters
Categories: Oral Health Tips
Your smile can create many opportunities — whether you’re trying to make your best impression at a job interview or start new relationships. Your dental hygiene can determine a lot about the health of your smile. But did you know it can also affect your eyes? Recent studies have shown a significant link between the…
How Much Will My Dental Visit Cost? Common Dental Care Costs Explained
Categories: Dental Savings Plans
Dental insurance can be a huge help. Even the most basic plans can allow you to keep your teeth clean and healthy at an affordable price. But people may not realize that even the best dental plans don’t guarantee your costs are covered. And if you don’t have dental insurance, you’re facing the cost of…
The Most Effective Ways to Correct Gaps Between Your Teeth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Like fingerprints, each person’s smile is unique. Many irregularities and imperfections in your teeth are completely healthy and can give your smile character. One of these might be a gap between your 2 front teeth. A gap between your teeth is called diastema. It commonly occurs between your 2 upper front teeth, where it’s known…
The Symptoms of Mouth Cancer to Look Out For (And How to Prevent It)
Categories: Oral Health Tips
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and dental professionals everywhere are encouraging their patients to be aware of the signs and risk factors. Your smile can open many doors for you. It invites people in, affects the first impression you make, and expresses how you feel. You may go to the dentist to keep your…
Worried About How Much You Grind Your Teeth? You May Have Bruxism
Categories: Oral Health Tips
Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw, experienced frequent tension headaches, or noticed your teeth wearing down? If so, you may be one of many people who have bruxism, or grinding and clenching your teeth. Though it’s normal to grind your teeth occasionally due to stress, frequent grinding can cause serious issues…