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Frolicking and splashing in a cool swimming pool on a hot summer day brings joy to kids and adults alike. It is refreshing and lap swimming is a great form of exercise. When the school year ends, many kids head to camp sessions with daily swim lessons and open pool time. Folks fortunate enough to ow ... Read More

The act of gum chewing has been around since ancient times. In Greece, people would chew sap from the mastic tree. While in another part of the world, the Mayans were gnawing on the sapodilla tree sap. Native Americans in New England habitually chewed sap from the spruce tree. They learned this prac ... Read More

A common canker sore is a painful mouth ulcer that most people will experience at one time or another. A patch of red skin will become present first, and gradually become more inflamed. A white or yellow spot will develop in the middle. Sufferers need to find canker sore relief to be able to chew an ... Read More

Why Does My Jaw Hurt? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or jaw joint, withstands a lot of abuse over the course of a lifetime. This joint is used more than any other in the body. TMJ is a hinge that connects the lower jawbone (mandible) and the upper jaw (maxilla) to the skull. This bony structure ... Read More

Pregnancy brings many changes to the female body. One you may not expect is changes in your oral health. Surging hormones can cause your gum tissues to magnify a normal reaction to plaque. The increase of progesterone may encourage bacteria growth, causing pregnancy gingivitis. Symptoms are noticea ... Read More

We’ve all been there: you’ve just brushed your teeth, forget about it and take a big swig of orange juice. You’re expecting some delicious refreshment but… yikes! It’s not just orange juice, either. Many foods taste slightly odd after brushing your teeth. So, why is it that food and drink ... Read More

It’s always a good idea to start making better choices regarding your health and diet. One way to do this is by reducing the amount of sugar you consume in your diet. It’s a good idea for your internal health, and also for your teeth. It can be hard to cut back those cravings brought on by a swe ... Read More

As a new parent, we bet you were over the moon with joy when your baby’s first tooth appeared. Now that the baby finally has a tooth, it’s high time that you start caring for their dental health. If you are a new parent, you must be wondering when you should take your child to visit the family d ... Read More

The words ‘dental implants‘ may sound scary, but don’t let your worries get the best of you. In modern times, it is the most effective way to replace your missing teeth. It can be very embarrassing if your front teeth are missing. Why should you stop smiling if there is cutting edge te ... Read More

Do you feel a sharp pang in your teeth when you eat your ice-cream or take a sip of some hot coffee on a cold winter night? If you do, then you might have sensitive teeth. In the case of sensitive teeth it’s recommended you make an appointment to find out if you really do have sensitive teeth or a ... Read More