Dental Health - Health Digest

Jeremy Brown

How To Desensitize Your Gag Reflex

For those who have a sensitive gag reflex, going to the dentist or even brushing your teeth can be highly unpleasant. Here's how to desensitize your gag reflex.

Joanna Marie

How Lupus Affects Your Oral Health

In people with lupus, the body begins to attack itself. In some cases, the mouth can be affected, which presents various challenges to oral health.

healthyNick

Sports Guard Versus Night Guard: What's The Difference?

In order to protect teeth from damage, people often wear a protective device colloquially referred to as a mouth guard, but there are different types.

a girl closes her eyes and clenches her teeth

Brynna Standen

Exercises To Relax Your Jaw If You Have Bruxism

While people who engage in teeth clenching during their waking hours suffer from awake bruxism, those who do it during sleep have sleeping bruxism.

Jenna Demmer

What Laughing Gas Really Does To Your Body

Dentists often relieve patients' anxiety by mixing oxygen and nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, and administering it through a nose mask.

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Your Teeth Can Reveal Surprising Things About Your Health

Your teeth say a lot about your health. Here's a look at some of the conditions your dentist may be able to identify simply by peering in your mouth.

Brynna Standen

What To Know About The New American Pediatric Association's Dental Guidelines

In an effort to help the huge number of children experiencing dental issues in the U.S., the AAP released a new clinical report. Here's what you need to know.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

The Real Difference Between Braces And Invisalign

According to the American Dental Association, braces and orthodontic treatments all aim to improve a persons bite, aligning the upper and lower jaw.

Woman in a dentist chair smiling at her dentist

Meredith Cooper

Lies Your Dentist Knows You're Telling

Your dentist can tell when you're spinning lies because your mouth and behavior are full of clues -- and not being honest can hurt your oral health.

Erin Marie

Are Your Bones And Teeth At Risk If You Have Sleep Apnea?

Up to 30% of individuals in the U.S. are said to experience sleep apnea. But is it putting your bones and teeth at risk if you have this condition?

Erin Marie

How Much Toothpaste You Should Be Using

We know it's important to brush your teeth twice a day. But what is the correct amount of toothpaste you should be using? Read on to find out.

Robin Rothstein

How Manuka Honey Can Help Improve Your Oral Health

If you're already a good brusher and flosser but looking for more ways to support your oral health, you may want to consider trying manuka honey. Here's why.

Erin Marie

Why You Should Never Brush Your Teeth Right After You Vomit

Throwing up can leave an unpleasant taste in the mouth, so it's natural that you might be inclined to reach for your toothbrush. However, you shouldn't.

Jay Wilson

Foods That Are Doing Damage To Your Teeth

In an effort to help you make some more teeth-conscious choices, we've put together a list of foods that can be particularly harmful to your chompers.

Kelsie Calderon

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Brushing Their Teeth

Brushing your teeth is necessary for a healthy mouth, but tooth be told, you're probably making a ton of mistakes that are actually hurting your teeth.

Lauren Barth

You Might Be Ruining Your Teeth If You Have Any Of These Habits

Nobody wants to ruin their teeth, but many everyday habits can cause more damage than you'd expect. Here's a look at some of the worst offenders.

Karen Veazey

Why Chewing Ice Could Be Ruining Your Teeth

Adding ice to a drink is a common way to cool down, but think twice before you start crunching on those cubes.

Ribhu

What It Really Means When Your Breath Smells Like Fruit

Breath odor can be embarrassing. It may be caused by something minor, but if your breath consistently smells unpleasant, that's a problem to look into.

Woman brushing her teeth and tongue with toothbrush and toothpaste

Erin Marie

Can Brushing Your Tongue Affect Your Taste Buds?

Brushing your tongue is an important part of maintaining your oral health, but does it affect your taste buds? Read on to get the scoop.

Jay Wilson

Things That Will Actually Help To Strengthen Your Teeth

Healthy teeth are affected by our daily choices. Here are some basic, easy things you can incorporate into your lifestyle to keep them strong and healthy.

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Emily Rhode

What Your Gums Reveal About Your Health

Unhealthy gums can contribute to the development of health problems throughout the body, not just in the mouth.

woman with dental crown held close to mouth

Zrinka Peters

What Happens To Your Teeth When You Get A Dental Crown

Crowns are used to protect teeth that have had root canals or are experiencing damage or decay. Getting them is a two-step process.

Joanna Marie

What To Do If You Have A Wisdom Tooth Infection

Wisdom teeth can cause problems if they don't emerge properly. One of these problems is infection. Here's what to do if you experience a wisdom tooth infection.