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Signs and causes of teeth grinding

Teeth grinding is a condition that involves involuntary grinding, clenching or gnashing of the teeth. Some people just grind their teeth when they’re stressed, but if it’s done repeatedly and regularly, it can cause tooth decay or other oral health…

5 tooth-healthy after school snacks

School is back in session, which means after school snack time is also back. However, most store-bought snack options are full of sugar—the ingredient that causes cavities. So, before you grab the candy and chips, check out these tooth-friendly snack…

Don’t skip your dentist appointments, here’s why

Everyone is back from their vacations. Work is piling up and calendars are filling up. The “To-Do” list keeps getting longer. As each day gets busier, you may be tempted to skip your next dentist appointment. However, going to the…

Building back-to-school brushing habits

Summer break is over, and school is back in session. Now, it’s time for early mornings, bus rides, packed lunches and … a new dental hygiene routine?! That’s right. Now is the perfect time to start fresh with your child’s…

How mouth breathing affects oral health

Breathing comes naturally. We do it without having to think about it, even when we’re asleep. However, just because you don’t have to think about breathing, doesn’t mean you’re breathing correctly. Bad habits like mouth breathing have been proven to…

Caring for your teeth with braces

Braces are the perfect trap for sticky, brittle and crunchy food particles. This is why so many braces-wearers are told to avoid food like popcorn and caramel-filled candy bars. Other food can also get trapped between braces wires and cause…

Ways stress can affect your oral health

There are countless links between stress and health. High stress can have an effect on your overall physical health, and more specifically, your oral health. Some signs stress may be affecting your oral health include experiencing dry mouth, mouth sores,…