Many parents don’t realize how closely teeth correlate with children’s speech development. Teeth have the ability to impact how children articulate words, produce sounds, and can have a lasting effect on a child’s ability to talk. Without teeth, a child would struggle with speech and feeding. Ironically, voice can be […]
Rinsing your teeth with water after brushing is a step you can start skipping for good I used to rinse thoroughly after brushing my teeth to remove any remnants of toothpaste left in my mouth. That is until I found out from a dentist’s TikTok video that it isn’t the […]
Diet and Nutrition are significant influencers of oral health While nutrition can be defined as the micro- (vitamins and minerals) and macro- (carbohydrates, protein, and fat) nutrients as they relate to the body’s dietary needs, diet refers to the specific foods consumed. The relationship that diet and nutrition have with oral health is […]
Many common diseases are not inherited as a single genetics defect but instead result from gene-environment interactions. No gene to date has been identified that has as large an impact on periodontal disease as do environmental influences, such as smoking or diabetes. Genetic Control of Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease, like […]
A water flosser is an especially practical investment for anyone “Dental floss, picks and tape are all designed to scrape between the teeth, removing any debris. However, they can be hard to use – particularly if you have had crowns or braces fitted, or if you have sensitive gums […]
Morning breath is a stinky—yet incredibly common—problem As for why it happens in the first place? The amount of saliva in your mouth actually lessens while you sleep, creating a hot bed for the bacteria that causes those pesky morning odors. “Morning breath is primarily a result of dry mouth […]
It’s a morning routine familiar for many of us: Get that mouth clean immediately after breakfast by using a harsh toothpaste applied by an abrasive toothbrush, followed by a rinse with a mouthwash so strong it makes you wince. Dr. Kami Hoss winces, too, when he hears patients describe these […]
Daytime sleepiness and snoring are 2 of the main symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). With OSA, the back of the throat and the tongue relax and block the airway during sleep. If you cannot get a breath, you may wake up slightly to reposition yourself and clear your airway. […]
Dental X-rays can detect problems that would be missed by just looking in your mouth ▪an infection in your tooth or tooth root; ▪cavities between teeth or under fillings; ▪trouble with teeth and jaw development in children and teens who are getting their permanent teeth; ▪bone loss from severe gum […]
Flossing is pretty vital for your oral health. – Water Flossing For some, it comes naturally and is an integral part of a daily routine. For others, it’s not that easy. I would say I fall somewhere in the middle. Sometimes I run out of floss and forget about it […]