STRESS AND OUR SMILES MENTAL HEALTH AND physical health are tied together in ways we don’t always expect. That even extends to the relationship between oral health and stress. Fortunately, there are a lot of tools we can use to protect our smiles from the dangerous effects of stress. Stress Could Be Behind a Teeth-Grinding […]
Compulsive Ice Eating, or Pagophagia The scientific name for compulsive ice eating is pagophagia. For some people, it goes beyond the level of a bad habit and actually indicates a psychological disorder called pica. Pica is the compulsion to eat non-food items such as dirt, clay, hair, or ice, and it is sometimes caused by […]
Though some health issues only impact adults, gum disease is not one of them. Oral bacteria doesn’t wait for us to get older, so kids and teenagers are at the same level of risk of developing gingivitis and more severe forms of periodontal disease. What Causes Gum Disease? The main cause of gum disease in […]
1.What are the symptoms of periodontal disease? Some symptoms of periodontal disease include swollen gums, gums that bleed easily, bad breath, and pain when chewing. 2.What is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease is a severe gum infection that can worsen and destroy the jawbone. 3.What can increase the risk of periodontal disease? Some risk factors include […]
1.Why would the dentist recommend a deep cleaning? The dentist will usually recommend a deep cleaning if there is a gum disease that causes your gums to pull away from your teeth. This is usually when there is a gap 5mm deep. 2. Does a deep cleaning hurt? If you have sensitive teeth, your dentist […]
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