Many people have inadvertently bitten down on their lip or cheek at some time in their lives. For most people, it is a random occurrence that generally only happens when they are distracted whilst enjoying a meal. For others, lip and cheek biting is actually an oral habit. In cases such as these, no dental treatment is required. However, cheek biting also occurs in some people due to the misalignment of teeth, wisdom teeth eruption, or night time grinding (bruxism).…
If you play any kind of sport, particularly a full-contact sport, you should seriously consider investing in a specialized sports mouth guard. They can protect every part of your mouth, and even surrounding body parts, all without causing any reduction in your ability to play to your fullest potential.
Here are just five reasons to talk to your dentist about using a sports mouth guard.
1. Optimized Around Your Sport…
Teething, weaning, using feeding bottles and comforting through non-nutritive sucking can raise questions and concerns for new parents. Your baby’s mouth goes through a lot in the first year of life, and you’ll naturally want to protect your baby’s teeth and gums and encourage healthy development, so implementing good oral health practices is important from the beginning. Here are three tips for your baby’s oral health:
Establish A Cleaning Routine Early…
