Are you noticing shooting pain in your teeth every time you drink or eat something hot or cold? Tooth sensitivity is a common dental problem that affects approximately 1 in 3 people. There are different levels of sensitivity, from a slight discomfort eating ice cream to severe pain that is triggered from simply walking into …
Besides water, there really is not a foolproof beverage choice to protect your teeth. We all need to do the basics by engaging in daily dental hygiene and dental checkups to ward off harmful bacteria, plaque build-up and yellowing on our teeth. However, there are definitely some drinks that are worse than others in terms …
Have you ever suffered from dry mouth? A dry mouth is more than just desperation for moisture on your tongue. A dry mouth can make it difficult to swallow food and even speak. It is a common oral health condition that affects up to 1 in 4 adults to some degree. Discussing your dry mouth …
Are you a parent that juggles work, school events, sports practices and social outings on a regular basis? For large families especially, it can seem impossible to get everyone scheduled for their dental appointments without conflicts or the cost of childcare. Fortunately, dental practices such as Park South Dentistry are tuned in to the hectic …
How much do you know about oral cancer? Oral cancer will be diagnosed in roughly 42,000 individuals just this year. Of those diagnosed, only slightly more than half will be alive in 5 years. Is this form of cancer really that aggressive or deadly? According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, “the death rate associated with …
Have you ever considered that they way you store your toothbrush could impact your oral health? Even the most disciplined tooth brushing habits can be sabotaged if you are not aware of some important toothbrush storage tips. In order to learn how to properly store your toothbrush, you must first understand a simple, yet key …
Approximately 1 in 15 Americans suffer from sleep apnea, which is a condition that dramatically affects your ability to enjoy a deep sleep. Sleep apnea can even be dangerous if not treated. Most of the time, it is the patient’s significant other that notices it first and refers them for sleep apnea treatment. What does …
Could your bite be causing your headache? If you suffer from chronic headaches, you have likely gone through many bottles of aspirin and other headache remedies. A nagging headache can dramatically affect your quality of life without effective treatment. You may even be frustrated at your doctor’s failed attempts at headache treatments. But have you …
You are probably well aware of the fact that brushing your teeth every day is crucial to preventing tooth decay. However, did you know there is actually a wrong time to brush? Though it may seem like a great time to clean your teeth, recent studies confirm that brushing immediately after a meal could actually …
When you brush your teeth everyday, you are likely thinking of the fight against cavities. However, by engaging in a disciplined oral heath routine, you are also battling a major oral health condition. Gum disease, although it is highly preventable, affects up to 75% of people in the developed world. Unfortunately, only 2% of those …
