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What is Gum Disease With more than two-thirds of all adults showing some form of gum infection, gum disease is one of the most common infections affecting people today. Gum disease commonly refers to a wide spectrum of infections that affect the soft and hard tissue of the mouth. We can generally separate the disease...  read more

Water flossers In the news recently, reports question whether existing scientific research support oral health benefits associated with flossing. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), interdental cleaning is an essential part of oral health.  Cleaning between the teeth can help remove plaque and food bacteria that can lead to gum disease or decay if not...  read more

Infants, Tots, Pregnancy… & Teeth Before Baby is Born – things to know: 1) Tooth-decay causing bacteria can be transmitted from mother to child so it is important to have maternal teeth free of decay.2) During pregnancy expecting moms tend to snack more and while this is perfectly healthy it does make the teeth more...  read more

How To Use Mouth Tape and Nasal Dilators We are recommending trying nasal dilators and mouth tape, because we have noticed that you have both nasal constriction and evidence of open mouth berating.  We have found evidence of this on your wellness scan based on your occlusal wear patterns. Using dilators will help open up...  read more

Halitosis Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis, it’s an unpleasant condition that’s cause for embarrassment. Some people with bad breath aren’t even aware there’s a problem. If you’re concerned about bad breath, see your dentist. He or she can help identify the cause and, if it’s due to an oral condition, develop a...  read more

Mouth Breathing and Its Effects on the Body Our mouth should only be open for five reasons: talking, smiling, biting into something, kissing and performing oral hygiene. Otherwise the mouth should be closed, and the tongue should be touching the roof of the mouth. When we are all born, we are compelled to breathe through...  read more