Smokeless tobacco, also called chewing tobacco or snuff, is a type of tobacco that is chewed rather than smoked. Although the tobacco isn’t swallowed, it can still cause health problems, including issues with your oral health. But is chewing tobacco actually less harmful to your oral health than smoking cigarettes? Here’s what you should know […]
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Teeth aren’t meant to hurt, but from time to time, you may experience an aching tooth. Tooth enamel, the shiny, protective layer on the outside of your tooth, generally keeps your teeth from harm. However, when enamel becomes compromised due to tooth decay, gum disease, aggressive tooth brushing, or eating too much sugar, teeth can […]
A cavity, which is a small hole in your tooth that occurs when your tooth enamel is damaged from bacteria, acids and plaque, needs treatment to go away. If you keep ignoring a cavity, it won’t get better on its own. Over time, it will worsen until it can compromise your tooth. What could happen […]
Your gums play a vital role in protecting and supporting your teeth. Keeping your gum tissue healthy is just as important as keeping your teeth healthy, especially since gum disease is one of the major causes of tooth loss [1]. The good news is that by eating healthy, you can support your teeth as well […]
Smoking is the number one preventable cause of death in the United States [1]. Smoking can not only cause damage that leads to chronic disease, including DNA damage that can lead to cancer, but it also affects your teeth and gums. But how exactly does smoking affect your smile? Here are the biggest oral health […]
