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What Is It? Bruxism is clenching or grinding your teeth, often without being aware that your are doing it. In the United States, bruxism affects an estimated 30 to 40 million children and adults. Some people grind their teeth only during sleep; this condition is called “nocturnal bruxism” or “sleep-related bruxism.” Others grind their teeth…

Bad Breath: Do You Have It? You May Not Know You Do Most people are unaware of the fact that they have bad breath, or “halitosis” as dental professionals refer to it. Actually, one in four people have bad breath and some studies have reported that approximately 50 percent of the adult population does have…

What’s In Your Mouth? To understand what happens when your teeth decay, it’s helpful to know what’s in your mouth naturally. Here are a few of the elements: Saliva: Your mouth and teeth are constantly bathed in saliva. Although we never give much thought to our spit, this simple fluid is remarkable for what it…

Dental plaque appears to be a significant predictor of death from cancer, study shows. Poor oral hygiene may be associated with increased risk of cancer and premature death, researchers found. Among healthy adults in Sweden plaque build-up increased the relative risk of premature death 79 percent, Birgitta Söder, PhD, of the Karolinska Institutet in Huddinge,…

Keeping your mouth healthy throughout life Awareness of the oral-health conditions you are likely to face at different stages of life can help you stay a step ahead of potential dental problems, and build a lifetime of healthy smiles. Dental Health: Pregnancy and Children Expectant mothers can give children a head start by eating an…

Your dentist is only a partner in your dental health. You need to do your part at home to keep periodontal disease at bay. Taking care of your teeth at home can help you maintain your dental health and prevent periodontal, or gum, disease from developing. Richard H. Price, DMD, spokesperson for the American Dental…

Fact #1: Fluoride occurs naturally in water, though usually not at a high enough level to protect teeth. Fluoride exists naturally in virtually all water supplies. There are proven benefits to our health from having the right amount of fluoride — just enough to protect our teeth — in the water. In 2011, federal health…

Skilled portrait painters make their subjects’ teeth look real by utilizing a careful blend of form, color and brushwork. Dentists may use a different set of materials and techniques, but the end result is the same: a pleasing, natural-looking smile. Placing crowns and bridgework is one facet of dentistry where art truly meets science. Crowns…

Scrapping added sugars from your diet can benefit your health and decrease your risk for obesity, but swapping them for calorie-free, artificially sweetened alternatives might not work. And according to new research, fake sweeteners might not benefit your dental health, either. It’s widely accepted that sugar can wreak havoc on your choppers: Mouth bacteria uses sugar…

Question:I was never really a smoker, but I’ve used an e-cigarette for about two years, although I hardly put any nicotine in it these days. (Dropping from 18 mg to probably 4-6 mg the past year). I’ve always had healthy teeth, but recently realized that my gums are receding, especially on the side where I “vape” from. Using…