We don’t think much about our mouth and our teeth and what they do for us, despite the fact that we use them everyday; biting, tearing, chewing, chatting, and smiling. So, why don’t we take better care of our mouths? The top 4 things we need to survive and thrive start with our mouth…
I had the pleasure of interviewing Weny Bjork she is known as the MS warrior Queen! She is Empowering ladies with MS to bring out their Inner MS Warrior Queen™! She has been dealing with the monster, called Multiple Sclerosis since she was 15. It started when she was 12 or 13 with migraine headaches,…
What’s the best toothpaste for kids? Another question I get asked a lot. Going to a store and looking in the toothpaste aisle can be super overwhelming. How do you know which one to choose! Which one will be best for your child?” Well, for me it was trial and error, My daughter hated toothpaste…
We all have good and bad days and, sometimes, so do our bodies depending on how active we are or how sensitive our body is to outside influences. Our body is constantly giving us signs. From mild signs and symptoms to severe ones, many health conditions make their presence known by ‘bothering’ your body and…
We do not fully appreciate the importance oral health has on our overall health. The fact of the matter is, the delicate balance of bacteria in your mouth is as important to your health as your gut microbiome. When certain bacteria become overgrown, various oral problems start to develop. Your oral microbiome is like your…
People like to avoid the dentist for many different reasons. They had a bad experience. They are embarrassed, they are afraid they will be yelled at, made to feel guilty or they don’t like pointy things in their mouth. Others simply don’t think they have the time, or they might not want to fit it…
Just how can your mouth affect your body, to start you need to understand what happens in your mouth. Plaque and bacteria buildup on teeth the longer they go undisturbed the more they multiply. When you eat or drink you feed them creating an acid making both your teeth and gums susceptible to infection. The…
It is a significant milestone is when your baby goes from gummy grins to that cute toothy smile. Newly erupting baby teeth serve an essential role in the development of your baby’s teeth and mouth. How to care for your baby’s gums and new teeth Start by wiping your baby’s gums Even before your baby…
Bottle Mouth is a term used to describe the tooth decay that results from putting a baby to bed with a bottle that contains anything except water. When baby teeth have frequent and prolonged contact with too much sugar from milk or juice in a bottle.Children at risk for bottle mouth take bottles of milk…
Dr. Dassani talks about pediatric sleep apnea, who is at greatest risk, and what parents need to be on the lookout for in order to protect their children – especially in a post-pandemic world. Approximately 5.9 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, yet a staggering 23.5 million people are living…