Effect of Bulimia and Acid Reflux on Teeth
Bulimia, or bulimia nervosa, and acid reflux can have a terrible effect on the health of your teeth and the dental changes seen in many people with bulimia are often recognizable. Effects of bulimia: salivary glands to swell the tissues of your...
Dry Mouth Effect on Oral Health
People who experience dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, know how unpleasant it can be. It's more than a cotton mouth. No matter how much water you may try to drink, the dry mouth persists. What it means is that our bodies are not producing...
Fighting Bad Breath
Bad breath, or halitosis, is a very embarrassing and humiliating medical condition for those who suffer from it. It can affect a person's social and emotional lives with others when consistently a foul odor emanates from your mouth. Although not a...
The Ultimate Toothpaste Guide
The sheer amount of toothpaste variations can be downright overwhelming. How do you pick the “right” one, when faced with all these options? Don’t worry – we’ve put together a cheat sheet that you can take with you to the toothpaste aisle! There...
3 Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Most people have to deal with their wisdom teeth at some point, with many experiencing a painful struggle. Wisdom teeth erupt in the very back of the mouth, and are also known as the “third molars”. They are infamous for causing lots of physical...
TMJ Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
TMJ – also known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder – is commonly thought of as a single disorder. However, it is actually a group of issues involving the joints and muscles around the jaw area. In order to prevent problems with TMJ, it’s...