Patient: “I brush my tongue with my toothbrush when I brush my teeth.” Dentist: “That’s fine, but you may only be packing the bacteria deeper into your tongue.” Patient: “Oh?” … read more

Women’s health is often affected by the fluctuations of hormones through various phases of life. They can change everything from the strength of hair and nails to the condition of … read more

Just because most of us don’t need a third set of molars, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep them when we get them. Here’s a rundown of the factors you need … read more

Most of us have been told since we were kids that sugary foods are bad for your teeth. But many of us probably don’t know exactly why. It all has … read more

A cancer diagnosis is life-changing and will often require treatment that can cause a change for the entire body, including oral health. Those who are diagnosed will often be urged … read more

Anxiety is not a bad thing. It’s a speculative thing. It helps us predict the future, and control it. Without anxiety, humans could not have evolved. Winter and lions and … read more

Typically when people think about the dentist, they imagine a sterile room and the sound of a drill buzzing in the background. This kind of imagery can spike many people’s … read more

Oral thrush. Fungus Candida. Oral candidiasis. There are multiple terms for it, multiple causes of it, and multiple ways it can appear. So how do you know if you even … read more

Science has been debating “nature vs. nurture” for centuries. How much do genes play a role in health? What conditions are most hereditary? You may have inherited more than just … read more

According to the American Dental Association, your DNA is not your dental destiny. “Just because you have a DNA ‘marker’ associated with a particular disease, it does not mean you … read more