by DrNancy | Dec 9, 2018 | Dental Information
Good oral habits are best established early on in life. This is why you, as a parent, should make sure that you establish these habits for your children while they’re still young. However, with some children, instilling these good oral habits might seem like a...
by DrNancy | Sep 10, 2018 | Dental Information
Sensitive teeth can ruin your day, but the the usual recommendation (use desensitizing toothpaste) is a safe bet—right? Desensitizing toothpaste is a common tool in our dental arsenal, but it’s important to understand how it works and what it actually treats. We all...
by DrNancy | Jul 19, 2018 | Dental Information
While it’s common knowledge that your orodental health can serve as an indicator of other (seemingly unrelated) health factors, its connection to your posture isn’t as well-known. It turns out, however, that the positioning of your jaw can have a significant impact on...
by DrNancy | Apr 4, 2018 | Dental Information
We’ve all heard horror stories about how one sport or another is “the worst” when it comes to dental injuries, but separating fact from hearsay isn’t easy. The scale and diversity of youth sports makes it easy for one person’s anecdotal experience to differ...
by DrNancy | Mar 15, 2018 | Dental Information
We’ve all heard about how a bad diet is bad for your teeth, but what about the opposite? Can healthy food improve your oral health? It can! Maintaining a healthy diet (crash dieting doesn’t count!) can lead to long-term improvements for your teeth, gums, and the rest...
by DrNancy | Feb 7, 2018 | Dental Information
If you grind your teeth at night, you’ve probably been told that there’s only one fix: wearing a night guard. After all, what else are you supposed to do? It’s not like there’s a cure for doing things in your sleep. Or is there? The Jaw is Built to Avoid Grinding As...
