Your teeth should give you something to smile about. But if they’re not straight and even, then you may be conscious about your grin. That’s okay! You’re not alone and there is a solution to this fear.
If you are considering braces, there are many common myths about them. Dr Mark Reichman takes a look at some of them,
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder where there are abnormal breaks in breathing or shallow breathing while sleeping.
Pauses can last for seconds to minutes and can happen several times within an hour.
There are three kinds of sleep apnea. The most common type is OSA,
Sometimes, you can brush and floss regularly, get routine dental cleanings, and somehow, there are still problems with your oral health.
You oral surgeon may point out problems like your teeth being discolored, enamel wearing away, or gums showing signs of swelling.
You’re doing every step of dental hygiene the right way –
Cleft Palate Surgery
Cleft lips and palates are birth defects that occur when a baby’s lip or mouth do not form properly during pregnancy. This results in an opening, or a disconnect on either the child’s lip, roof of the mouth, or both. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,
Fitness buffs all know the benefits of staying cleansed and hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
But did you know regularly drinking tap water can greatly benefit your oral health?
Dr. Mark Reichman wants you hydrate. For your oral health.
Despite widely held misconceptions about tap water, experts agree that the water that comes right from your sink (in most places) is often safe (and possibly safer) than bottled water.
If you can’t see the missing tooth, does it truly matter? The answer is: Yes! Just because people don’t see it everyday, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t affect your overall oral health.
A surprising number of the U.S. population (some 70% of people) may be missing a tooth. This missing tooth is usually one of the back molars.
No one wants bad breath!
In fact, it’s one of the top “deal-breakers” for people going on first dates. If you meet someone, you may like everything about this. But if you’re getting close to their face and trying to be romantic, no one wants a whiff of bad breath.
A poll recently released in the Daily Mail by Jane Symons found that one in nine people worry about our breath,
Get grinning!
According to a study published in the Journal of Psychological Science, completed by researchers from Wayne State University, people who smile bigger can see their life increased by years.
The study parsed through photos of 230 baseball players. They compared their smiles at the peak of their time in the sport and to frequency of smiles throughout their lifespan.
Sodium consumption has always been understand as bad for overall health. Too much dietary sodium is strongly associated with high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. In this blog post, Dr. Mark Reichman weighs in on sodium’s affect on your oral health?
We generally visualize sodium as salt. But salt in itself does not damage tooth enamel.
Putting off treatment for tooth loss could have lasting damage on your oral health. Without teeth, the entire oral system and health is handicapped. Untreated tooth failure causes further tooth loss and subsequent bone damage. Also, missing a tooth is a hinderance to your overall mental well-being!
Did you know that patients who are missing teeth are at an increased risk for developing vitamin deficiencies?