Childhood is filled with milestones — first words, first steps, first day of school, etc. Yet, although many of these milestones are welcome, joyous occasions, there are plenty of milestones that parents would prefer their children missed — especially their first cavities. A large number of children experience tooth decay before they start kindergarten. In many cases, that’s because their parents didn’t take the time to instill good dental hygiene…
When you are playing contact sports or leading an active life, accidents happen. Unfortunately, when accidents happen, ending up with a knocked-out tooth is a possibility. Although not as tragic as losing an eye, knocking a tooth out is a serious matter. In fact, if this happens to you or someone close to you, make sure you get in touch with your dentist right away for an emergency visit. Ideally,…
Most people think they have a pretty good idea of how to keep their teeth healthy and clean. They spend money on dental care, they pay for dental insurance, brush their teeth, and floss. However, few pay attention to how certain foods can wreak havoc on your teeth in a way that is highly corrosive over time. If you believe a healthy smile is worth while, you’ll want to rethink…
Stress can have a big impact on our overall health and oral health, in particular. Isn’t it strange how we automatically think of fatigue and related things when we think about stress? But the fact is, stress affects various facets of our health. Today, I am going to tell you about the effect of stress on oral health. You already know that maintaining good oral health is critical to our…