Bad breath can be caused by many things. For example, if you eat foods that have strong odours or are made with onions or garlic, you could find yourself with some horrible breath. Smoking also creates bad breath as does tooth decay and indigestion (stomach acids trying to creep back up). Moreover, if you have too much bacteria on your tongue, it can also make for some very terrible breath. The main culprit of bad breath is gum disease. What is gum disease? Gum disease is an inflammation that occurs along the gum line. If left untreated, it can move…

You may have heard about a revolutionary tooth treatment that creates a better smile in a very short time. Six-month braces offer a quick and easy fix for many issues that plague our teeth. What do 6-month braces correct? Six-month braces can be used to correct a number of orthodontic issues. For example, many people who have overbites or underbites can have these problems corrected with six-month braces. Additionally, unsightly gaps between the teeth, overjet (front teeth that jut out), teeth that are too close together (crowding), a bite where your teeth don’t touch each other (openbite), underbite, misalignment of…

One of the most common health problems in the world is cavities. They are damaged areas in the hard surface of the teeth that lead to small holes or openings. Tooth sensitivity is related to cavities. However, not everyone with sensitive teeth will get cavities. What is tooth sensitivity? This occurs when the protective enamel on your teeth thins out or your gums recess to expose the underlying dentin (the surface under the enamel). The dentin is made up of microscopic tubules that contain tiny nerve endings. The enamel protects the dentin on the crown part of your tooth, while…

Sleep apnea is a dyssomnia (sleep disorder) that affects our breathing. People afflicted with sleep apnea experience pauses in breathing and shallow breathing while they sleep. These moments of apnea (pauses) can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. The dangers of sleep apnea Sleep apnea is linked to heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and more recently, studies have shown that it is also connected to strokes. It usually starts mildly and manifests itself in the form of heavy snoring. As it progresses, the apnea takes hold, and besides the shallow and pause-filled nighttime breathing many people…