Ice-chewing might seem refreshing at the moment, but it’s not doing any favors for your teeth in the long run. Today we’re going to take a look at why ice chewing is such a common habit despite the dangers it poses, as well as what someone with this habit can
We’ve all been there before — sitting in the middle of a job interview or a first date and realizing that our breath is far from minty fresh. Even when everything else is going perfectly, bad breath can be enough to ruin your confidence and turn a good experience sour.
Fads aren’t always about hairstyles and slang; they can also be about the way we take care of our bodies, including our teeth. It’s important to be able to tell the difference between something that is popular and something that has the support of the dental health community. That’s why
Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw, tooth pain, or a headache? These are common symptoms of sleep bruxism or teeth grinding. The American Dental Association estimates that 10-15 percent of adults struggle with sleep bruxism, and children can experience it, too. Because it happens during sleep, it
Parenting can sometimes feel like a time warp: one minute, you’re holding your new baby; the next, they’re getting a driver’s license. Because time goes by so fast, we tend to want to hold onto our kids’ childhoods. However, that’s no reason not to plan ahead, particularly when it comes
Many of us, even though we know how important it is to have straight teeth, still struggle with braces anxiety. The very thought of visiting the dentist or the orthodontist fills many people with anxiety, and it could even be a full-blown phobia. That’s why we’d like to focus on
Most people grind or clench their teeth briefly when annoyed or in a tense situation. That level of teeth-grinding isn’t really something to worry about. It’s when you do it far more frequently, often without even realizing it (you might even do it in your sleep!), that it can potentially
Fruit is an essential element of a well-balanced, healthy diet. It is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and eating it on a regular basis helps boost your immune system and reduces your risk of illness and chronic disease. There are a lot of ways people get their
What’s In That Drink? You probably already know that soda is chock full of sugar, but did you know that it’s also highly acidic? For reference, stomach acid, one of the strongest acids, has a pH of 1.5, whereas water is neutral at a pH of 7. Soda ranges in
