Why You Should Stop Pacifier Use Early
Why You Should Stop Pacifier Use Early The issue of pacifiers is one that is often debated. The question is always: when parents should stop the use of pacifiers with their children. As a professional Orofacial Myologist, I can clear up this question for you and tell you exactly why you should ditch pacifiers by […]
Why Athletes Should Have Custom Sport Mouthguards
Why Athletes Should Have Custom Sport Mouthguards If you are an athlete or the parent of an athlete, you already know it is essential to have a mouthguard if you or your child is playing a sport that requires one. However, people always wonder whether it is okay to simply purchase a store bought, generic […]
What is Mouth Breathing and Why It is Bad
What is Mouth Breathing and Why It is Bad You may think that breathing through your mouth is inconsequential, but in reality, it can have some pretty unpleasant health problems. Yes, it is perfectly normal to breathe through your mouth during certain times–such as while you’re exercising or lifting heavy loads–but if you find yourself […]
How to Treat an Open Bite
How to Treat an Open Bite Having a beautiful smile is a wonderful thing. In a perfect world, everyone would be born with perfectly aligned teeth, but in reality, some of us aren’t so fortunate. Sometimes, people are born with what is called an “open bite”, in which the upper set of teeth rest above […]
Preventing Oral Cancer Through Screenings
Preventing Oral Cancer Through Screenings Oral cancer is a dangerous condition that often goes undiagnosed. Usually, it is only discovered in the later stages after it has spread to the lymph nodes. If you are unfamiliar with oral cancer and why oral cancer screenings are important, this blog will help. The Importance of Oral Cancer […]
How Often You Should Visit Your Dental Hygienist
How Often You Should Visit Your Dental Hygienist Everyone knows the general rule when it comes to visiting your dental hygienist, be sure to visit every 6 months or earlier if tooth aches or problems occur. This, however, isn’t necessarily true. There are many other factors that would influence the need for you to visit […]
Oral Health – The 3 Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth
Oral Health – The 3 Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth Caring for your teeth and your gums starts with a healthy diet. Some foods can be very abrasive or damaging to your teeth so rather than indulging in excess sugars and starches, perhaps you should consider your oral health. You can reduce plaque […]
Understanding Orofacial Myology
Understanding Orofacial Myology Despite being a more obscure, unheard of practice, orofacial myology is essential to the treatment of numerous tongue, teeth and jaw complications. More simply, an orofacial Myologist deals with the muscles in the face and mouth, in order to ensure that they are functioning correctly and that the symptoms of orofacial Myofunctional […]
What YOU Should Know Before Getting an Oral Piercing!
What YOU Should Know Before Getting an Oral Piercing! Oral and body piercings are an ancient tradition usually seen in adolescents and young adults who choose to use a piercing as a form of body art and self-expression. Unlike regular piercings, oral piercings come with far more complications due to the sensitive region of the […]
What Causes Bad Breath?
What Causes Bad Breath? Bad breath is common among a lot of people. Having bad breath not only makes the people around us uncomfortable, but it also makes it uncomfortable to be around people. Listed below are a few causes of bad breath: Poor Oral Hygiene: It is recommended that you brush your teeth twice a […]