The transition from fall into winter signals the start of cold and flu season. As people spend more time indoors and out of the cold and snowy weather, the chances of catching a seasonal bug increase. This year, in particular, people are contending with colds, the flu, RSV, and COVID-19. When you feel sick, you […]
During the pandemic, we all got a little lazy. Pajamas and sweatpants replaced skirts and suits, and unless you had a virtual meeting, you might have skipped putting on makeup or shaving. Some of this laziness could have also crept into our dental care routines, putting our oral health at risk. As restrictions ease, reports indicate that […]
Approximately 25% of women aged 15 to 44 who currently use contraception reported using oral contraceptive pills, making the birth control pill the most commonly prescribed form of contraception in the United States. There are three main types of oral contraceptive pills on the market today. They include progesterone-only, combined estrogen-progesterone, and extended-use pills. The most commonly prescribed […]
When a doctor asks you to stick out your tongue, have you ever wondered why? Believe it or not, the human tongue can reveal a host of potential maladies and conditions to a trained eye. An unblemished tongue with a warm, pinkish color indicates good health, while anything else might point to an underlying problem. Here […]
Like acupuncture and yoga, oil pulling is a health practice that dates back thousands of years. An ancient Ayurvedic practice, it purports to purify the body. One simply swishes oil (coconut is the most popular) around in one’s mouth for fifteen to twenty minutes so that it can “pull” toxins through the mouth and gums. […]
Bad breath is a common yet embarrassing condition. Unfortunately, it is caused by more than just eating an abundance of garlic and onions. Bad breath can be a sign of troubling dental health problems. These problems may need to be addressed by a dental professional. If you are uncomfortable with the smell of your breath, […]
Yankees versus Red Sox, Coke versus Pepsi, Pancakes versus waffles, and water floss versus string floss. These are some of the all-time greatest rivalries. Well, mostly. Although which type of floss you prefer may not be considered a rivalry for the ages, there is a lot of debate about which one provides optimal results when […]
If you’ve had a habit of waking up with headaches, teeth, and/or jaw pain because you’re clenching and grinding your teeth at night, you probably wear a nightly mouthguard that helps keep the pain and discomfort away. These mouthguards are great at treating bruxism and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), but they can cause more problems […]
October is the month we break out devilishly decorated jack-o-lanterns, spooky stories, spindly spiders, and wicked witches. Yet, for some people, nothing is more frightening than a trip to the dentist. Maybe that is why October is National Dental Hygiene Month. No matter the reason, it is supremely important to recognize National Dental Hygiene Month […]
We all know that it is important to brush our teeth. But why? From a young age, we learn that brushing our teeth is an important habit. However, we don’t always learn the “why.” Yes, it helps prevent tooth decay and bad breath, but there are also a host of health benefits associated with brushing […]