According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. for both men and women. With statistics like that, now is the perfect time to start looking for ways to reduce our chances of developing the disease. Taking care of our mouths is an … [Read more...]
Toothache Day: Home remedies for a toothache
Throughout history, people have believed things that seem crazy to us: that the earth was flat, mermaids swam the seven seas, and thunder was caused by giants bowling. Many people in ancient times believed a “toothworm” caused the pain of a toothache by digging into the tooth. … [Read more...]
Hockey and Missing Teeth: Play it safe, use a mouthguard
The Olympics are just around the corner and a common favorite Olympic sport is hockey. But have you ever wondered why hockey players wear those ever-present mouthguards? Mouthguards have been around since the 1930s but are still merely recommended by the NHL, not required. … [Read more...]
Tips for getting kids to brush
Kids love mimicking adults, but when it comes to certain activities like brushing teeth, they might be a bit resistant. Does our body language show brushing teeth to be a tiresome and unpleasant chore to be rushed through? If you are one of those parents who are finding it … [Read more...]
Are you drinking too much sugar?
When 3 p.m. rolls around, are you reaching for an energy drink to keep you productive for the rest of the day? If so, you’re not alone. Dentists are seeing an increase of patients that have dental decay but have no idea why. After a review of diet and oral health habits, we are … [Read more...]
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