Your spit, otherwise known as oral saliva, isn’t just a way to make your mouth more moist and comfortable. Saliva plays critical roles in your dental health, and modern medicine is increasingly using human saliva for quick diagnostic purposes. Did you know that the average person produces 2-4 pints of saliva in a single day?
As much as you try to embrace and appreciate the uniqueness of your smile, it is common to have areas of your teeth that you are just unhappy with. Teeth that are stained, chipped, disproportioned or gapped can be a major threat to your self-esteem. At the office of Dr. Mitzi Morris, we get it.
Did you know that more than two-thirds of adults in the United States are considered overweight or obese? You may know the health risks for conditions like heart disease and diabetes if you are overweight, but there are also threats to your oral health. Obese individuals tend to have more dental issues, such as gum
Your jaw joint, which is also known as your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is one of the most powerful joints in your entire body. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to go through the day without using your jaw joint. Your TMJ allows you to speak, eat and yawn. Considering its high demand, it is not surprising
Everyone knows that brushing and flossing your teeth every day are part of a good oral hygiene regime. Regular dental checkups are important, too, along with the annual or bi-annual teeth cleaning. So, what more can you do to keep your teeth healthy? There are many things that support healthy teeth. Here are three that
No one likes to hear that they have a cavity. Tooth decay can wreak havoc on your oral health if not treated in a timely manner. Without intervention, cavities are progressive. In other words, they grow. Like many other diseases and health conditions, it is important to detect cavities at their earliest and most treatable
The third molars are known as “wisdom teeth.” These four teeth in the back of your mouth usually erupt during the late teens or early twenties. Unfortunately, they are known for causing more harm than good. The truth is, you don’t actually need those back molars to chew your food or speak. Many patients have
We live in a fast-paced society where our daily tasks, wants and needs can often be accomplished with a touch of a button on your smartphone. Today, we don’t have to wait long to get something we really want, whether it is ordering a new product from Amazon or downloading a favorite movie from Netflix.
Teeth grinding, medically termed bruxism, can be considered a tragedy because the habit can wreak havoc on your smile but few people are aware they are even doing it. In fact, most people grind their teeth while they sleep or as a subconscious response to stress. The truth is, bruxism can have a devastating impact
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