Dr. Ann Abdulla, DDS

And better oral health, as well!

Some folks remain nervous about returning to the dentist for non-emergency care. But keeping up with your regular visits for cleanings and exams is actually one of the best things you can do right now.

Your mouth is home to friendly & not-so-friendly bacteria alike. But one of the friendly type might be a little too nice...

Maybe a little too simple - especially when it comes to matters of diet and nutrition - but a good little primer nonetheless --

"Protects against areas dentists check most"? What does that even mean?

'There are good medical reasons to fix TMJ," said one Reddit user, "but a smile is not one of them."

How did folks keep their teeth clean before toothbrushes? You just might be surprised...

As one fellow dentist put it, "Once your teeth are down to stumps, there's no going back."

Every one of these sounds delish! But for the sake of your teeth, be sure to sip any smoothie with a straw and rinse your mouth with water after. Have a favorite smoothie recipe? Share it in the comments!

Your body was built to move - which means getting enough physical activity is crucial for every aspect of your health, including your oral health!

Except it's not really that weird. The jaws are a common place to hold stress. If this is happening to you, give us a call for a no-charge consultation.

And it was an accidental discovery, at that!

We don't recommend following in their footsteps, at least when it comes to your teeth. We *do* recommend reading this interesting little article on these new archaeological findings!

And this is a look at just *some* of the ways your oral and whole body health are linked!

Hint: It's one that many people don't practice regularly.

Really and truly!

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File under "bad ideas involving your teeth"...

Add to this the concern that CPAP machines may raise the risk of COVID transmission (https://cle.clinic/3dZWAch), and there's another good reason to look at oral appliance therapy as an option for mild to moderate sleep apnea.