Author: forestwooddentistry
Braces have become a common treatment for both teenagers and adults who want a straighter, more beautiful looking smile. A pretty smile is nice, but there are also medical benefits of braces, some of which may surprise you.
When your tooth is infected or diseased, it may seem like pulling it is the easy choice, especially if you’re in pain. But not so fast! Having that tooth pulled may be the easy choice, but it may not be the best choice. Most people are unaware of the benefits of saving your natural teeth. The choice to pull your tooth or save it is ultimately yours to make, but make sure you know all the facts before making that big decision.
Life is full of big decisions for women. One of the biggest is the decision about if, and when, to have children which means most women must make a decision at some point during their life about birth control. Which birth control method to use is often hinged on evaluating a number of things including convenience, cost, and side effects, which got us wondering about the relationship between birth control and oral health.
School’s out for summer and if it’s not yet, it’s about to be. And while we think about summer as a time for swimming, camping, baseball and kicking back with the kids, it’s also a good time to tackle those pesky little tasks that are hard to accomplish when kids are in school all day. Think doctor and dentist appointments. If you’re the mom of a kiddo in early elementary school, add a braces consultation to that list.
You’ve likely seen the commercials for at-home teeth whitening, or have seen a new teeth whitening product while scrolling through Facebook or Instagram. You may have even heard of teeth whitening services at your dentist office. No doubt, you’ve looked at your teeth and noticed they may not be as white as you would like them to be. You likely have an idea how to “fix” it, but do you know what causes teeth staining and how to prevent it? Our professional dental team is here to answer these, and more, of your questions about teeth staining.
Santa Claus. Ever heard of him? The Easter Bunny. Has he hopped through your house once or twice? If you grew up in America or have young children of your own, chances are you’ve had a run in with one of these mythical figures. Maybe the strangest of them all? The Tooth Fairy! If you’ve ever really stopped to think about the concept of the American tradition of the Tooth Fairy, you might be thinking it’s a bit odd. So just how did this strange tradition get started? We’ve got the scoop on the real truth about the Tooth Fairy!
The Link Between Sleep Apnea & Teeth Grinding
About 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders each year. One common sleep disorder among almost 31% of the population is teeth grinding, known as bruxism. What many people don’t know is that grinding teeth is often caused by undiagnosed sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition in which the throat muscles obstruct the airways and nasal passageways, causing you to stop breathing for periods of time during the night.
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