Chewing Ice Puts Teeth at Risk
YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD before that it’s bad to chew ice, but do you know why…
Diet and Oral Health
WHAT WE EAT and drink obviously plays a big role in our overall health, but in a way, it affects…
Oral pH: The Chemistry of Healthy Mouths
MOST OF US learn a little about the pH scale in our science classes as teenagers, but what…
Let’s Raise Awareness of Oral Cancer
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY estimates that over 53,000 people will…
Stress and Our Mouths
MENTAL WELL-BEING or lack thereof can often have an impact on physical health. Among those…
What Are All Those X-Rays For?
JUST ABOUT ANYONE who’s been to the dentist has had dental X-rays taken, but how much do…
Oral Health and What We Drink
WHAT WE DRINK can have a big impact on our oral health, sometimes in ways that seem…
Why Our Spit Matters
WE DON’T USUALLY think very much about our spit, but it’s one of the biggest unsung heroes of our oral health. Just as…
Oral Health and Eating Disorders
OUR BODIES NEED a wide array of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in order to function effectively, all the way to…
What Are Tongue Ties and Lip Ties?
BEING “TONGUE-TIED” is a common expression in the English language, but it’s also a real medical condition. Being lip-tied is…