Jaw Popping: Why Does It Happen, and What Can You Do? Jaw popping is a common symptom of a problem with your temporomandibular joints, which are on either side of your skull and give your jaw the ability to open, close, and move from side to side. However, when one or both joints aren’t working […]
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Don’t Forget to Clean Your Tongue The tongue is a set of muscles that help you chew and speak properly. However, the tongue can also be home to bacteria in your mouth. Your mouth contains over 750 species of bacteria, but not all of them are bad. In fact, most are helpful. But some of […]
Bone Grafts to Support Your Dental Implants If you’re missing one of your natural teeth, a dental implant is an excellent option for restoring it. However, in order to qualify for dental implants, you need to have enough bone in your jaw to support the actual implant, which will attach to a dental crown to complete your […]
Can Certain Foods Cause Canker Sores? A canker sore is a type of ulcer that occurs on the soft tissues in the oral cavity. They aren’t contagious and are harmless, but if you’ve had a canker sore before, you know how uncomfortable they can be. Although experts aren’t sure of the exact cause of canker sores, there are […]
Halloween Candy: Can Some Be Better for Your Smile Than Others? It’s that time of year! Halloween is right around the corner and popular candies are making an appearance. The majority of Halloween candies contain high amounts of sugar, and we know that sugar increases plaque in the oral cavity, which can cause tooth enamel damage [1]. […]
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