Anxiety, stress, and worry impact practically everybody at some point in their lives, especially during holidays. Unfortunately, these emotional states don’t just affect your mental health. They can also manifest into bad habits that can heavily harm the health of your teeth and gums. According to the American Sleep Association, bruxism is a nightly teeth-grinding […]
Tad Morgan, DDS Blog
Dentist Discusses the Effects of Clenching and Grinding and What You Can Do
In addition to the stress of modern life, there are many factors that contribute to nighttime clenching and grinding (also called bruxism). Whether it’s caused by too much caffeine, bite alignment issues, sleep apnea, or alcohol consumption, this behavior affects your oral health and quality of life in multiple ways. It’s also quite common, affecting […]
Choose the Right Dentist During Open Enrollment
Believe it or not, it’s time for open enrollment again. Whether you’ve recently obtained dental insurance or you’re ready for a change, you’re in the market for a new dentist to care for your smile. There are many excellent dental offices in the area, but which is the best one? Here are 5 simple tips […]
Are There Long-Term Effects of Untreated Tongue Tie?
You’ve probably heard the phrase tongue tie, as a reference to misspeaking or mispronouncing words. However, tongue tie is an actual medical condition that causes the tongue to not move as it should. The lingual frenulum is a piece of tissue attaching the tongue to the mouth, and it usually separates before birth. However, in […]
Three Tips to Know When Maximizing Your Dental Insurance
If you haven’t used your dental insurance lately, you might not realize that your dental benefits are about to reset in the new year. That means any benefits you didn’t use in the current year won’t carry over, in this case into 2020. Now is the time to maximize the benefits you do have before […]
Find Out if a Tongue Tie While Breastfeeding Can Cause Malnutrition in Children
Tongue ties are a common occurrence in babies. When the tissue below their tongue is too restricted, unfortunately, it can be problematic when it comes to breastfeeding, resulting in a host of problems. If you’ve noticed your baby isn’t gaining weight as they should, and you’re asking, “can tongue tie cause malnutrition in children,” read […]
Is Having a Tongue Tie Common?
Does your little one have a tongue tie? This condition can lead to other health issues if left untreated, which is why it’s important to see a dentist if you or a loved one is affected. If prolonged, a tongue tie can lead to health issues that could affect your child for the rest of […]
Does Your Baby Have Tongue-Tie? A Dentist Discusses the Signs and Treatment
When most people think of the phrase “tongue-tied,” they usually think about someone who can’t get their words out. But tongue-tie is actually a fairly common condition (sometimes referred to as ankyloglossia) that “ties” the tongue to the floor of the mouth, preventing it from moving freely. It’s found in 4%-11% of newborn babies, boys […]
Could Your Symptoms Be Caused by a Tongue Tie in Bullard?
Do you get frequent cavities? Do you have sleep apnea or chronic jaw pain? Although these problems have many potential causes, believe it or not, they could be caused by your tongue. If you have a tongue tie and didn’t get it resolved when you were a baby, you could be paying the consequences for […]
Are Tongue Exercises an Effective Sleep Apnea Therapy?
There is no question that exercise is important. When you work out your major muscle groups, you can strengthen your body, burn calories, increase your energy, and improve your appearance — and those are just a few of the benefits! But what about small muscles, like your tongue? Is there any point in giving them […]