If you’ve never had to wear glasses before, you may have trouble finding where they should fit on your nose. You may also find that your glasses’ nose pads hurt the bridge of your nose, especially after wearing them for long hours at a time. While these may be rather inconvenient, there are ways to… Read More »
Nose Pads for Glasses Hurt? Here’s What You Can Do About It
What to Expect when Getting Braces Removed: A Comprehensive Guide
Braces are a common orthodontic treatment that many people must endure at some point in their oral health care. Over time, the metal and wire braces will move your teeth into a more straight and better-aligned position for your face shape and jaw size. When it’s all said and done, getting your braces removed is… Read More »
What you Should Know about Traveling Tooth Pain
Toothaches can be uncomfortable because they cause pain in the jaw and other parts of the mouth. In some instances, the pain can become unbearable when lying down. Many factors cause toothaches. For example, a common cause is a cavity or hole on the enamel — the tooth’s surface. A cavity can extend deeper into… Read More »
Can a Toothache Cause an Earache?
The short answer is yes – a toothache can cause an earache. Often, this is due to the close proximity of the jaw joint, known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), to the ear. When a tooth has decayed or is infected, the problem with the tooth can radiate from the jaw and be felt in… Read More »
Reasons Your Teeth Might Fall Out
Many Americans are missing one or multiple teeth. The CDC estimates that only about forty-eight percent of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 had a complete set of permanent teeth. Missing teeth can harm a person’s self-esteem and confidence, especially if the missing tooth is visible when smiling. However, most people don’t realize… Read More »
How to Avoid Bad Eating Habits while Stuck at Home
Everyone has an unhealthy eating habit. However, not everyone has identified it as a problem or knows what to do to avoid it. Even more so, not everyone is ready to make the change. According to Dr. Nora Volkow, director of NIH’s National Institute of Drug Abuse, “Habits play an important role in our health…. Read More »
What are Primary and Secondary Health Coverage, and Should You Get Both?
Choosing your insurance policy can be quite a daunting task, especially if you’ve opted into a private insurance policy for one reason or another. This is made especially confusing if you approached the topic of primary and secondary health coverage. If your employer doesn’t offer health insurance or you’re retiring and looking into private health… Read More »
What Does a Cavity Feel Like?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 65.6 percent of Americans saw a dentist in 2018 alone. However, it’s estimated that as many as 100 million Americans fail to visit a dentist each year. Routine visits with a dentist help prevent and treat dental health problems while improving oral health. The American… Read More »