Posts by Cameron Full

SMARTPHONE TECHNOLOGY IS AMAZING. It brings the world to our fingertips. And now, smartphone apps can help us with our daily oral hygiene routines! Smartphone Apps For Both Adults & Children Sometimes we all need a little extra motivation to do the right things! If you struggle with (or if your children struggle with) effective…

MOST PEOPLE CLENCH or grind their teeth from time to time. However, if you’re doing so frequently—especially while you’re sleeping—you may be damaging your teeth. The Harmful Effects If you grind your teeth at night (also called bruxing), you may already be experiencing the most obvious, immediate effects: namely, unexplained headaches and jaw pain. Chronic…

IN HONOR OF NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH, we’re holding a special coloring contest, and we’re inviting all of you to join in. It’s Easy To Participate Simply click on the link at the bottom of this post to download and print the coloring page. Once you’ve created your unique masterpiece, snap a photo of…

THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION STRONGLY SUGGESTS that we replace our toothbrushes every 3–4 months for maximum effectiveness. Know When To Say Goodbye Take a close look at your toothbrush bristles. Are they frayed? Smashed? Discolored? Kinda gross? It’s time for a new toothbrush. If you’re brushing correctly (gently), the signs of a less effective toothbrush…

WE KNOW that frequent snacking on processed, sugary foods isn’t kind to the waistline. But what about its effects on your oral health? As we eat, naturally occurring bacteria in our mouths feed on sugars. This produces acid. When acids aren’t cleared away, they can erode tooth enamel, which leads to tooth decay. Two Snacking…

IT ISN’T ALWAYS ABOUT looking like a movie star or supermodel. It’s about feeling confident and comfortable with your healthy smile! Smiling’s Amazing Benefits You may not typically think about it this way, but your smile is powerful: Smiles can make you healthier. Smiling immediately lowers your blood pressure, slows your heart, and boosts your…

MANY PEOPLE, AFTER COMPLETING orthodontic treatment, are fitted with a fixed retainer—a thin wire that’s bonded to the back of teeth, designed to help keep teeth straight and aligned. Fixed retainers can be great! You never have to worry about losing it! However, fixed retainers can also make it more difficult to keep teeth and…

HORMONAL CHANGES CAN AFFECT nearly every part of our bodies—including the mouth and gums. If you, or someone you love, is experiencing sore, swollen, extra pink or bleeding gums it may be a result of such changes. Studies show that changing hormones particularly affect women’s periodontal health. Increased Gum Disease Risk Throughout a woman’s life…

ENTERTAINING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? Throw a party that your guest’s teeth can appreciate too with some tooth-healthy tips. Consider Appetizers Light On Sugar And Starch Sugary, starchy snacks can contribute to tooth decay. Mix up your appetizers with some of these suggestions… Fresh fruits and vegetables are juicy and scrubby. Eating them is a little…

EVER WONDERED HOW THE PRESSURE of the human bite stacks up against the bone-crushing pressure of a hyena bite? We may not have the power some creatures have—but the complexity and precision of the human bite is simply remarkable. Our Jaws And Teeth Balance Force And Precision To demonstrate this delicate balance for yourself, try…