page contents

Viewing entries in
Threats to Mouth Health

Custom-Fitted Sports Mouth Guards

Custom-Fitted Sports Mouth Guards

Benefits of Custom-Fitted Sports Mouth Guards

Athletes at all levels wear mouthguards. If you or your kids play sports, you may have gone through the common ritual of fitting a so-called boil-and-bite mouthguard. That type of mouthguard is popular because it’s cheap and widely available, but it doesn’t offer the protection that you get from a custom-fitted mouthguard.

How Energy Drinks and Sports Drinks Might Damage Your Teeth

How Energy Drinks and Sports Drinks Might Damage Your Teeth

Your Teeth and Energy Drinks

Most people know that sugary sodas are bad for their teeth, but too many think sports drinks and energy drinks are safer alternatives. As it turns out, these drinks can destroy your dental health. How? According to researchers, they:

Causes of Chronic Dry Mouth

Causes of Chronic Dry Mouth

What Causes Chronic Dry Mouth?

The medical term for chronic dry mouth is xerostomia. If your mouth always feels parched, it often leads to other problems like bad breath, poor oral hygiene, and a sticky, thick feeling in your mouth and throat.

How Dangerous Is Chewing Tobacco?

How Dangerous Is Chewing Tobacco?

Dangers of Chewing Tobacco

You know chewing tobacco isn’t good for you, but are you aware of how dangerous it is? Have you convinced yourself it’s a safe alternative to smoking? While chewing tobacco may not be quite as deadly as smoking cigarettes, it is far from safe.