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Mouth Breathing Can Lead To:

Dry mouth, decreased saliva production (higher cavity risk), bad breath, snoring and sleep apnea. It can also affect facial development in children if it persists over time. Chronic mouth breathing can lead to respiratory problems and worsen symptoms related to asthma. Ways to help 1. Nasal breathing exercises: Practice breathing through the nose regularly to

Fibromas

Fibromas are benign tumours in the mouth. usually caused by chronic local irritation. The fibroma is found on the inner cheeks,lips, tongue, or along the gums less than a centimeter in diameter with a lighter color than the surrounding tissue. Although the irritation fibroma typically disappears after the frictional cause is removed, some fibromas/fibrous proliferations

Does Thumb-Sucking Cause Any Problems?

Thumb-sucking in children younger than 4 is usually not a problem When to be concerned? Children (4-5yrs)who suck their thumbs often or with great intensity or those who are still sucking their thumbs at age 6 What could happen? improperly aligned teeth (malocclusion) teeth start to push outward. **This usually corrects itself when the child

Do you have a great routine taking care of your teeth and gums but it doesn’t seem to be enough ? A Vitamin deficiency could be to blame. Vitamin A: A fat-soluble vitamin, it builds and maintains healthy teeth, bones, and oral tissues. This can result in tooth decay, dry mouth, dry eyes, and dry

Cold Sores

Cold sores, are small, fluid-filled blisters that develop on or around the lips. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus and are highly contagious. Cold sores usually heal on their own within a few weeks but can be uncomfortable and may recur periodically. If you feel a cold sore coming on call the office

ATTRITION -Teeth grinding is a condition that involves clenching of the upper and lower teeth, damaging the biting surface of your teeth either during sleep or through stress. This can result in the underlying dentin becoming exposed, increasing tooth sensitivity ABFRACTION -occurs when the v-shaped structure sitting above the gumline is damaged. General causes of

Which Toothpaste Is The Best?

There isn’t one answer as it depends on your specific needs are you looking for avoiding/reducing gingivitis? Do you have sensitive teeth? Are you trying to brighten your teeth? there are many options to address each of the possible goals. Even within those options some work better for one person over another. if you’re unsure

Aligners and Braces

Aligners Advantages: \ Aligners are less noticeable than braces as they are clear \ Hygiene: As your aligners are removable, you can brush and floss as per usual \ Appointments: As the tooth movement is pre-planned, the actual visits to the practice are usually much simpler and, in some cases, can be fewer overall. \

What are signs of grinding or clenching teeth?

– pain or soreness in the jaw (especially in the morning) –headaches (particularly in the temple area) –gum recession –flattened wear areas on the biting surface of your teeth ( mostly noticeable on front teeth) –chipped and broken teeth –loose teeth –teeth start to move to new positions

What does a nightguard do?

–helps to protect your teeth from the effects of grinding and clenching (chipping, wear and breaks) –they may reduce the effects of TMJ disorders –while mostly worn at night these can be worn anytime you are more likely to grind or clench your teeth