Aug 29, 2022 | Dental Health, Wellness Blog
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)OMDs are disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth that contribute directly or indirectly to systemic health problems. These disorders affect breathing, breastfeeding, facial skeletal growth and development,...
Jun 7, 2022 | Dental Health, Wellness Blog
“Keep a stiff upper lip” or “get a grip!” That’s often the advice we get on how to cope with stress. If you take it literally, the result could be grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws. It’s called bruxism, and often happens as we sleep, caused not just by stress...
Jan 10, 2022 | Dental Health, Wellness Blog
A New Year always brings talk of resolutions. We think a great resolution is to fully commit to your oral hygiene. Just a few minutes a day at home can do wonders to keep you out of the dentist’s chair. First, if you’re inconsistent, commit to brushing your teeth...
Oct 14, 2021 | Dental Health, Wellness Blog
This is a question I hear from time to time in my practice, and it saddens me when I know there are better options that would add to the quality of life for my patient. The assumption many people make is that pulling their teeth will eliminate all of their problems...
