Are you a mouth breather? You may not know for certain as mouth breathing usually occurs when you’re sleeping. One clue? You often wake up in the morning with a dry mouth. If you are a mouth breather, you’re in good company. About 30–50% of adults regularly breathe through their mouths. And mouth breathing doesn’t...Read More

Misconceptions are incredibly common in everyday life and are formed through everyday experiences, misinformation, and biases. So, it’s no wonder that there are quite a few misconceptions out there regarding our oral hygiene and dental health. In fact, studies indicate that around 50-70% of us make at least one oral hygiene mistake, or have a...Read More

Like Halloween treats? If you do, chances are good that you’ll be encountering a plethora of candy this Halloween season. Before this season’s jack-o’-lantern gets tossed, more than 160 million Americans will have bought over 600 million pounds of candy. And if you have kids brace yourself for the sugar high. 1 study says that...Read More

Do the words “visiting the dentist” make you fearful? If it does, you’re not alone. On any given day, over 40 million Americans will do their best to postpone or avoid any type of dental visit because of dental anxiety and dental phobia. When this fear prevents you from regularly seeing a dentist, it also...Read More

It might not be a sexy accessory, and it won’t get the attention of teeth whitening, but wearing a mouth guard is one of the best things you can do to protect the health of your teeth. Whether it protects your teeth from teeth grinding when you sleep, or dental injuries when you play, your...Read More

Every smile you share can make an appealing, long-lasting first impression. Don’t take our word for it, studies confirm that smiling makes you appear more likeable and competent to others. In fact, science shows that smiling offers many great benefits. That’s probably why teeth whitening remains the favorite go-to option to cosmetically enhance a smile....Read More

There might not be a Zombie apocalypse happening yet, but it seems as though there are plenty of walking dead out these days, thanks to more people suffering from sleep deprivation. According to a recent study 33% of the adults in our country are sleep deprived. 50% of Americans snore, 38% unintentionally nod off during...Read More

Are your teeth turning on you? If they are, don’t take it personally. Teeth shifting happens. And it happens to many of us as we get older. It’s yet another test of time, just like body aches and frown lines. Even if you had braces to straighten your teeth when you were younger, your teeth...Read More

Feeling itchy, scratchy, or sneezy? Sinuses clogged, or your nose running? Welcome to Sneezin’ in Seattle time – aka allergy season in the Pacific Northwest! Sure, this area is a great place to call home, but it’s also a tough place to live if you suffer from seasonal allergies. Why? Allergy season around here is...Read More

Physical fitness is good for your body, and it’s good for your teeth. Studies confirm that staying active and exercising regularly helps lower your risk of developing gum disease by 54%. Even occasional exercise can reduce your risk by 33%. So, what’s the downside to the health of your teeth when you’re staying active during...Read More