Bed-time battles, fighting to get children to brush their teeth, floss and go to bed, are experienced by parents everywhere. Many parents have a difficult time getting their children to brush their teeth daily. This can be even more difficult if you are raising a child with … [Read more...]
Tricky Treats: Candy for Teeth
How do dentists confront the professional quandary that is Halloween? Delta Dental was curious and found that approaches vary depending on the dentist. Delta Dental recently surveyed more than 250 dentists and found that nearly one out of four dentists said they do not hand … [Read more...]
Acid Reflux and Your Teeth
Ever experience a painful burning sensation radiating from inside the chest? Well, that’s good old heartburn. And persistent symptoms, more than twice weekly, may be a sign of acid reflux (officially Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease, or GERD). However, not everyone with GERD … [Read more...]
Banish Nail Biting
Biting your nails isn’t just bad for the look of your nails and hands, it can also damage your teeth. Regularly biting your nails can cause your teeth to move out-of-place. In addition, nail-biting could potentially cause teeth to break or tooth enamel to splinter. People who … [Read more...]
Obesity and Oral Health
Today, many people are overweight. In fact, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 62.1 percent of Idaho adults are overweight or obese. Not only is that bad for your body, it is bad for your oral health. Recent studies have suggested a link between obesity and … [Read more...]
