Everyone has bad habits. From spending too much money on coffee to spending too much time on social media, certain habits are hard to quit. This goes for dental hygiene too. Some of your daily routines and habits could negatively…
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Oral cancer signs and prevention
Every year, about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed in the United States. Of these cases, the survival rate from diagnosis is about 5 years for 57% of individuals. This is why education is so important when it…
Tips for sensitive teeth
Do you find yourself wincing after brushing your teeth? Does eating cold ice cream or drinking hot coffee sting? If so, you might have sensitive teeth! Sensitive teeth are usually the result of worn tooth enamel or receding gums. With…
New year, new dental habits
The new year is a time to start fresh, set goals and ditch bad habits. For many, this includes setting new year’s resolutions, and one of the most popular new year’s resolutions is to live healthier. Living healthier usually means…
Solutions to sleep apnea
Can’t seem to get a good night’s sleep? There’s a chance you might suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea, characterized by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts, affects about 22 million Americans according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. There…
Three ways your dentist can make you look younger
For many people, a person’s smile is the first feature they say they notice in someone. Unfortunately, our teeth age just like the rest of our bodies, which means over time our once radiant smiles are not quite as shiny…