Jan
27
Teeth grinding is more common than you'd think. It typically comes as a result of clenching your jaw in stressful or intense situations. Some people also grind their teeth while sleeping. The official word for grinding your teeth is bruxism,…
Jan
19
What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea occurs when your muscles relax during sleep, allowing soft tissue to collapse and block the airway. This can cause a person to stop breathing hundreds of times per night, immensely disrupting their sleep. Here…
Dec
22
Did you know that your smile can literally affect the people around you? Studies have shown that it is physically contagious, and when you smile your best at someone, they usually can’t help but smile back. It’s an automatic response…
Nov
09
Did you know that an estimated 47% of adults in America suffer from gum disease? That’s a huge number, and one that’s unlikely to change in the near future unless people start visiting their dentists more often. Unfortunately, gum disease…
Sep
16
Sleep apnea affects 18 million Americans, and yet 80 to 90% of the people who suffer from it never get the help they need to get a good night’s rest. This is a serious problem that could result in high…
Aug
14
“Have you been flossing regularly?” It’s the one question most people dread the most when going to the dentist, because it’s typically the one thing that most people don’t actually do on a regular basis. Most people follow the recommendation…
Aug
11
A great smile can boost your self confidence and make your feel good while crooked, discolored teeth can have the exact opposite effect. It’s important to understand how a great smile can change the way you see yourself, because there…