Getting your kids into a good oral health routine at an early age is important. It is important not only for their independence, but to establish good habits that will last them throughout the rest of their lives. It can be tough to get kids to comply with an oral health routine, but it is certainly worth the effort. Below are some tips for teaching dental health to your kids. Start Young The fact is, you can never start too early. Even before their first tooth pops out, you can start gently brushing their gums and tongue and give them…

Convincing children that they need to go to the dentist and that it’s good for them is quite a tall order for many parents, and no amount of bouncy balls or silly putty is going to change some kids’ minds. If you are at your wits’ end with helping your kids overcome their fear of the dentist, below are some tips that might help both you and them. Let Them Observe It First It is always advisable to let your child observe the procedure first before actually taking them in for a cleaning, check up, etc. A good way to…

Braces can bring along a mixed bag of emotions. You can feel excited that you are correcting something wrong with your teeth, nervous about the way they look, and often worried that the hardware is going to make it more likely that you will end up with cavities. Braces certainly do a lot of good, but if you don’t take proper care of your teeth while you have them, they could end up leaving you with some collateral damage. Below are four tips to avoid cavities while wearing your braces. Proper Brushing Technique Place the brush at a 45 degree…

Anyone suffering from sleep apnea knows that it is not just the poor sleep you have to deal with, it’s the added stress that comes with it, the feelings of hopelessness, often elevations in blood pressure, and feeling like a zombie the next day. But sleep apnea can also have an effect on your weight. If you are worried about recent weight gains, and you are someone suffering from sleep apnea, your lack of sleep may be to blame. Below are some of the ways that sleep apnea has been linked to weight gain. Imbalanced Hormones When people don’t sleep,…