Nose Breathing vs Mouth Breathing
Did you know that there’s a significant difference between nose vs mouth breathing? Not only do the sensations differ, but one is significantly more effective than the other at helping you get the oxygen your body needs. Beyond that, while each way of breathing can have its benefits and drawbacks, one method rises above […]
Foods You Didn’t Know That Affect Your Mouth
We know that foods can impact the health of your mouth. While some affect your mouth pretty much as expected, others might surprise you. Let’s look at the foods that can impact dental health and what you should do if you have gum pain after eating. Foods That Can Harm Your Oral Health When it […]
Breathing Training Techniques For Better Health
You’ve probably heard about using breathing techniques for stress relief, but do you know they’re beneficial? When you’re feeling stressed, your body responds to that stress in preparation for the danger it perceives ahead. While this bodily response, often called “fight or flight,” is necessary in truly dangerous situations, it can also be stoked by […]
Diabetes and Oral Health
Your oral health can impact the rest of your body. What’s more, it can give you clues about other health conditions. If you struggle to maintain a healthy mouth, even with great oral hygiene practices, you may actually have other health concerns. Diabetes, for example, can cause a variety of dental issues. These can signal […]
At-Home Teeth Whitening: Is it Safe for Your Health?
It’s no secret that most people want straight, healthy, pearly-white teeth. With the increased need for video conferencing and being on camera during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have suddenly become painfully aware of the state of their teeth. This insecurity has led to some unusually terrible oral habits, like the Tik Tok trend […]
Pacifiers and Oral Development
Many parents with new babies are constantly on the lookout for soothing strategies to help calm their babies and reduce crying and fussiness. Often parents turn to pacifiers to help with soothing, but they may also be hesitant because of concerns about their baby’s oral development. So, are pacifiers bad for teeth? The answer depends […]
5 Tips for Oral Health During Pregnancy
During your pregnancy, your health is your number one concern. Why? When you stay healthy, you help keep your baby healthy, too. You might not realize how critical oral care during pregnancy can be, but it could have a significant impact on both your mouth and your pregnancy. As soon as you know you’re pregnant, […]
What Happens To Your Teeth If You Suck Your Thumb?
Many children suck their thumbs as a self-soothing behavior. It typically starts when babies have an innate sucking reflex, at which point it is relatively harmless. However, when thumb sucking continues beyond infancy, it can become a problematic habit with potentially significant consequences for your child’s oral development. Read on to learn more about […]
Heart Health and Oral Health – What’s the Correlation?
When you don’t take adequate care of your teeth and gums, you can end up with excess bacterial growth and plaque buildup that leads to gum disease. It starts as gingivitis, or the gum inflammation that is the earliest stage of gum disease, and can progress to periodontitis, which puts the health of your […]
How Snoring Affects Your Oral Health
Snoring can be frustrating for anyone else who lives with you. Apart from potentially keeping them up at night, it can even interrupt your own sleep, making everyone feel tired during the day. But that’s not the only problem with snoring. You might not realize it, but snoring can also impact your dental health. Let’s […]
