Achieving healthy teeth takes a lifetime of care. Even if you’ve also been told that you have nice teeth, it’s important to know what the right steps are in…
Precautions for Oral Piercings
Ears. Lips. Bellybuttons. Piercings have become very popular, especially among teenagers and young adults. But piercings can cause many complications, especially oral piercings. Oral piercings, or the tongue splitting trend, may look cool, but they can be hazardous to your oral health.
Genetics and Oral Health
Every cell in the human body is comprised of 23 pairs of chromosomes with one chromosome in the pair received from each parent. Each chromosome, in turn, contains thousands of DNA gene sequences, some of which are active or expressed, and others that are dormant. Factors like time, the environment, and the type of cell...
New Year, New Dental Hygiene Habits
Now that the new year is here, you may have already made a list for your New Year’s resolutions. Common resolutions include saving more money, getting a better job, and most commonly, losing weight. Many people set new goals that revolve around working towards having a healthier lifestyle in the new year. So, why not...
Yes, You Should Brush Your Tongue
While most people brush and floss twice a day, many are doing their mouth a disservice by not cleaning the bacteria living on your tongue. From fighting bad breath or just for keeping up good dental health, cleaning your tongue is important. Your tongue is covered in bacteria. Coffee turns it brown, red wine turns...
Teeth Grinding – A Bigger Problem Than You Realize
There are a number of steps you can take to prevent tooth grinding, aka bruxism. Teeth grinding is a way to cope with stress since it releases endorphins in your brain, causing you to feel good. Since teeth grinding is so common, it can be easily viewed as nothing more than a minor annoyance. Sure,...
Livermore Dentists Can Help Your Bleeding Gums
As you brush your teeth, you might notice a bit of redness around your gums. It can be tempting to ignore the blood, but according to the National Library of Medicine, bleeding gums is an early sign of gum disease. Gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease, may require treatment and improved oral hygiene to...
November is National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month and it’s a time when we bring attention to diabetes and how it has impacted millions of Americans. Did you know roughly 29.1 million people living in the United States are afflicted with diabetes? That’s almost 10% of the population. According to MouthHealthy.org, approximately 1.7 million new cases of diabetes...
November 12, 2019
6 Reasons Your Jaw is Hurting
Jaw pain is often described as throbbing, uncomfortable pain. It can happen all of a sudden, or it can start off mild and become more intense over time. Though, the specific symptoms vary depending on the cause. A jawbone is also called a mandible and it is attached to your skull at a pair of...
Protect Your Teeth From The Holidays
The holidays are a loving and family-orientated time of the year. It is usually filled with tasty foods and delicious sweets. Cookies, pie, chocolates, and holiday pastries will likely be present in most houses, so it might be easy to allow your sweet tooth to take control and help you indulge in more sugary foods....