Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Teeth
SLEEP APNEA AFFECTS over 18 million adults and up to 20% of habitually snoring children in the United States alone. Sleep apnea is a…
Chewing Ice Is Bad for Our Teeth
WE HEAR A LOT that it’s bad to chew ice. It’s because ice can do a lot of damage to our teeth and gums.
What Sunglasses Do for Your Eyes
Summer is almost here, and that means longer days with more sunlight!
History Includes Some Odd Teeth Traditions
THERE’S A LOT OF strange stuff buried in the history of dental health and hygiene, but there are a…
The Anatomy of the Human Eye
How much do you know about the structures of the human eye?
DIY Braces Are Dangerous
SOME DO-IT-YOURSELF projects leave us in awe of the sheer ingenuity and creativity involved. Others…
What Makes a Tooth Last After a Root Canal?
A TOOTH SAVED through root canal therapy has the potential to last a lifetime, and we want to…
How to Protect Against Childhood Tooth Injuries
CHILDHOOD IS A TIME of scraped knees and bumps and bruises as kids run around discovering the world. As pediatric…
Battle of the Sexes: Eye Health Edition
You might be surprised how different vision and eye health can be between men and women.
The Visual Skills Athletes Need
The first traits we tend to associate with athletes are speed and strength, but vision should be a close third.