Archive for 'Oral Health' Category

Preventing Tooth Enamel Erosion

Oral Health

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Concerns with eroding tooth enamel may not be something you think about everyday; however, poor habits and lifestyle choices just might be slowly robbing you of your smile. Did you know that sodas, even diet sodas, sports drinks, and fruit juices are often very acidic and actually dissolve the surface enamel of your teeth? The ...

Oral Piercing…Should I remove my tongue or lip bolt?

Oral Health

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
You might not have an oral piercing, but the odds are you know someone who does. Without question, removing your piercing, tongue, or lip bolt will greatly improve your overall oral health by drastically reducing the likelihood of tooth sensitivity, damaging or chipping teeth, and other periodontal (gum) problems. Once you decide to remove the ...

Understanding TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder)

Oral Health

Saturday, January 30, 2010
Temporomandibular Disorder or TMD as it is more commonly known, is a painful condition. Sometimes referred to as “the great imposter” the character or nature of the discomfort or pain can be the same for many different conditions. It occurs when there are problems with the temporo-mandibular or jaw joint and the muscles attached to ...

The Dangers of Tongue & Lip Piercing to Dental Health

Oral Health

Saturday, January 30, 2010
Regardless of your lifestyle, beliefs, or opinions on beauty, the facts are clear—when it comes to piercing the lips and/or tongue, it is dangerous and can cause a multitude of problems with your oral health. In fact, before the person can even “enjoy” the new look, there are dangers of bleeding, nerve damage, and infection ...