Quick Summary Beyond standard brushing and flossing, you can improve your oral health by replacing your toothbrush every 3-4 months to prevent bacteria buildup, using an electric toothbrush to avoid damaging enamel, and adding a tongue scraper to eliminate bad breath....
Quick Summary Dental anxiety affects 9 to 15 percent of Americans, but most patients can overcome fear through gradual exposure, communication with their dentist, and modern comfort techniques like Kovanaze nasal spray or nitrous oxide. Modern dental technology has...
Quick Summary Mouth-breathing in children can alter facial development, causing flatter features and a narrow jaw, and may lead to extended orthodontic treatment with higher relapse rates and increased risk for sleep apnea. In Chattanooga, enlarged tonsils and nasal...
Quick Summary Many common medications can harm your teeth and gums through direct contact damage or side effects like dry mouth, gum inflammation, and altered taste. Steroid inhalers for asthma and allergies may cause oral thrush, a fungal infection with white patches...
Josh Bennett speaks about how having cosmetic dental work done by McOmie Family Dentistry that has allowed him to pursue his dreams of being a professional opera singer. Josh was born with a cleft lip /cleft palate that required several...
Quick summary Chlorine in pools with improper pH balance can erode tooth enamel and cause swimmer's calculus, which leaves yellow and brown stains on teeth and increases sensitivity. Deep-water diving introduces additional risks including barodontalgia (tooth squeeze...
