E-cigarettes are on the rise. It’s estimated that within 10 years e-cigarettes will outsell tobacco products, since they are considered a safer and less expensive alternative to smoking. Yet, many traditional smokers continue to consume tobacco through regular cigarettes as well as e-cigarettes. Almost 15,000 e-cigarette stores popped up over a few years. Similar to…
We have all heard that we need to visit the dentist for a checkup every 6 months or less. Is that really necessary? Why is it so important to drop by the dentist so often? April is oral health awareness month so we thought we let you know why! Well a regular dental visit is…
It’s fascinating how our minds and bodies are connected, sometimes in seemingly unconscious and uncontrollable ways. One example of this mind-body connection is “tooth grinding or clenching” or what the dental community calls “bruxism.” Bruxism is simply the clenching of the jaw with enormous amounts of pressure. While normal chewing and tooth function applies between…
We have been brushing our teeth all our lives. We take out the tooth brush, smear some toothpaste on it and start scrubbing. The most technique sensitive portion is just making sure we make contact with as many teeth as possible, before we get bored and move on with our lives. The surprise is that…
There is nothing like walking into a room and lighting it up with a big, bright, glorious white smile. But that’s a lot easier said than done. Little did you know, your teeth are going through a battle every day. A battle against your morning coffee or tea, mid day chocolate snack, and late night…
There is nothing like walking into a room and lighting it up with a big, bright, glorious white smile. But that’s a lot easier said than done. Little did you know, your teeth are going through a battle every day. A battle against your morning coffee or tea, mid day chocolate snack, and late night…