What is Tongue Tie? Tongue tie, in scientific terms, is known as ankyloglossia. It is a condition in which the tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth near its tip. As a result, people who have tongue tie have difficulties moving their tongue in free motion and consequently suffer from eating disorders, speech […]
If you were to ask your friends and family if they think that gums keep your teeth in place, many would say yes. But, they would be wrong. The correct answer is the jaw bone. It’s the jaw bone that holds everything together. However, there is a connect between the two. If your gums are […]
It happens. Biting down on a hard candy, sports injuries, or even just a fall, can cause unplanned dental disasters. Here’s a list of best practices in the event something happens, and you or your child loses a tooth: Rinse your mouth with cool water and apply a cold compress on the outside of your […]
We aren’t talking about the kind of bad breath caused by eating garlic or drinking coffee. No, that kind of thing can be fixed with a quick brush of your teeth. Or a breath mint (or two) if you’re out and about. But bad breath that you can’t get rid of. Bad breath people in […]
This also works for your teeth too! Good oral hygiene is beneficial for the young and the young at heart. Along with that, you know you’re supposed to brush your teeth morning, noon and night. But that night one is tough. You kid is tired. You’re tired. Everyone is in a hurry to plop into […]