Oral Hygiene
Teeth Grinding: Why It’s Harmful and What You Can Do
Do you often wake up with a headache or a sore jaw, but don’t know why? You’re likely dealing with bruxism, or the more common name, teeth grinding. While seemingly innocuous at first glance, teeth grinding can cause serious problems if not taken care of quickly. The problem is most people don’t even know they’re…
Does Diabetes Impact Your Teeth?
Diabetes is a disease running rampant through our society and along with a myriad of health effects from blindness to organ failure, people often forget that it can impact your teeth as well. Diabetes is when your body is unable to process sugar effectively and is associated with insulin resistance. The most common type of…
Five Healthy Dental Habits For The Illinois Valley
Nobody wants dental problems, and you can decrease the risk by taking care of your pearly whites. You want a smile that you can be proud of your entire life and that means making sure you’re doing these five healthy dental habits. Brush Your Teeth Our parents told us from childhood to brush our teeth…
The Truth About Chocolate And Your Teeth
Thousands of pounds of candy are handed out in the Illinois Valley every Halloween and young children, and adults, eagerly scarf it down until their bellies ache. We’ve long been told that chocolate is bad for your teeth and is a leading cause of cavities, but how true is that old adage. It has nuggets…