The Hidden Dangers of Vaping on Oral Health: Understanding the Risks Vaping has become increasingly popular in recent years as an alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. However, while vaping may be less harmful than smoking, it can still have negative effects on oral health. Vaping involves inhaling a vapor containing nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals….
It’s the pandemic season, and most of us are worried about catching an infection. The hospitals and clinics across the globe saw a drastic decline in their patient inflow ever since the Novel Coronavirus started its tour. The same pattern is being observed in dentistry too. Many of the problems including dental issues are being…
The dental industry, as with many other industries in health care, is changing every day. Especially in this challenging time where not everyone can comfortably go to their dental office for a routine check up. To combat this, some dental offices are offering tele-health visits. But before you run to schedule one of these, you…
This pandemic has left everyone with a lot of questions about what life after might look like. While most people are ready to return to a life that looks a little closer to normal, many still have anxieties over what that normal may look like, particularly when Florida’s case count keeps rising. In the last…
There has been, and continues to be, a lot of uncertainty since the outbreak of Coronavirus, or COVID-19. In the last few weeks everything has changed. Nonessential businesses have closed, social distancing has been put into place, and many seemingly normal things such as dental checkups have been placed on the backburner. Most people and…
Are you actively trying to avoid adding unnecessary sugar to your diet? You already know that sugar is bad for your teeth. Consuming sugar attracts bacteria that attach to your teeth by forming an acid that causes holes in your teeth, also known as cavities. Sugar also can cause complications that increase your risk of…
While you might assume that custom mouthguards are solely designed to protect your teeth, they actually serve another very important purpose. Custom mouthguards can help prevent concussions better than normal over-the-counter mouthguards that you would find in a store. If you, or your child, are particularly athletic, you may find yourself needing to purchase a…
It’s easy to forget to take care of yourself when you are sick with a cold or the flu. When you’re rundown and feeling sick, you may not remember to brush your teeth or floss regularly. But by keeping up with good dental health practices you can actually help yourself feel a little better. Practice…
Sometimes after dental surgeries, antibiotics are prescribed as a preventive measure against infections. This has been a practice for a long time, to ensure that patients recover from oral surgery as quickly as possible. But a new report from the ADA says that antibiotics should not be used as preventive measures against infection. While it…
You already know the importance of brushing your teeth, flossing, and visiting your dentist regularly. On top of that, you probably look for the best tooth pastes and toothbrushes for your teeth, but what about flossing? Have you considered alternatives to traditional flossing? As someone who is concerned about good dental hygiene, you might be…
