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 […]
Sleep and Oral Health: What You Didn’t Know
You know that getting a good night’s sleep is vital for feeling fresh and focused the next day. It might be especially surprising to learn that the quality of sleep you get can impact the health of your teeth and gums, too. Think of sleep as a reset for every part of your body. During […]
Children’s Oral Health Exams Are Essential to Their School Career
California is one of several states that legally requires a yearly dental screening for school-aged children. Wondering why? Dr. Kami Hoss, dental expert, dentist, and dad can explain. How Does Oral Health Impact Children? As Dr. Hoss discussed in his interview with KTLA 5 News, a child’s oral health can impact their education in […]
How to Get Rid of Bad Breath & What it Says About Your Health
You already know your breath can give away information like the last time you brushed your teeth or what you had for lunch. It can actually tell you a lot more than that. In fact, your breath could tell you about your overall health, too. Understanding what bad breath says about your health can tell […]
How Stress Impacts Dental Health
Stress can impact almost every facet of your health and well-being, and your dental health is not exempt. When you’re stressed, you might be surprised by the number of ways it can negatively affect your mouth. How Stress Affects Your Body We all know the telltale signs of stress. You might notice your heart beating […]
Getting the Most From Flossing
It’s not news that flossing is an essential part of your oral health routine. That you won’t get the maximum benefit if you don’t floss correctly may be a good reminder to up your flossing game. What Does Flossing Do? Floss is an essential step in your dental health routine because it’s able to get […]
