Facial pain, jaw pain, and headaches altogether impact more than 25% of the population. And some of these may be stemming from the overuse or misuse of the muscles in the head and neck region.To aid in eliminating the pain in what seems to be muscular pain, some doctors prescribe a “muscle relaxant” such as…
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Do we need to brush (or otherwise scrape and clean) our tongue? And the answer is yes. But why? We don’t chew food with our tongue. We cannot get a cavity on our tongue. No matter how much (or how little) we floss it won’t make a difference to our tongue. So why do we…
Happy holidays everybody. The year is ending and soon it will be 2019. With the holiday season upon us inevitably we’ll be seeing family and friends. And while most people (well, maybe not most) enjoy seeing their family and spending times with them during the holidays, it is not an entirely stress-free event. And what…
Summer is upon us. And if you doubted that you can take a look at the thermometer. With the hot days and weeks ahead of us, we always look to find ways of keeping ourselves cool. You’ve always been told to drink plenty of water every day, but especially on hot days. Well, how about…
Summer is upon us. Days are longer and hotter. We are out and about doing our thing. It’s easy to miss a meal or even go longer without food in between meals. Hello snacks! Snacks are a great way for us to keep our energy level up and get thru our days. Having sufficient energy…
Summer is around the corner. Days are getting longer and the temperature is rising steadily. Staying hydrated during the hot summer months is crucial to your health, especially for the younger and the older populations. And while most people are content on filling up on pure water, sometimes you need a change of pace. But…
What is a Tooth Cavity? Dental cavities are a common dental problem. “Almost everyone will have a cavity at some point in their life,” explains Dr. Eslampour at Platinum Dental, Inc. in San Marcos. Dental cavities can start in different parts of a tooth, like on the chewing surface or between the teeth. At other…
Do you or someone you know dread going to the dentist? We’re not just talking about a little anxiety. We’re talking about morbid fear and downright nervousness, so much so that you cannot go to the dentist. If so, sedation dentistry may be the answer to your problems. Sedation Dentistry Dental phobia is real. According…
Some people wake up in the morning with jaw pain. And most people think they may have a cavity or a “bad tooth” that’s causing them jaw pain. However, there are many other reasons why people have jaw pain when they wake up. Morning Jaw Pain – Many Causes There are many reasons why you…
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Let’s face it. We all brush our teeth (hopefully at least twice daily). The ideal way to brush the teeth is using a small circular motion with a soft-bristle toothbrush. The reason being that a hard bristle toothbrush can actually do more harm than good. Even though the enamel is the strongest and toughest part…