Are You Getting Your Dose Of Vitamin D?
Every vitamin plays a role in your health. Vitamin D is an important vitamin in your health and is responsible for helping your body absorb calcium, maintaining strong bones, modulating the immune system, preventing [...]
Dental Implants Aftercare Tips
Dental implants are one of the best investments in your oral health you can make after losing one or several teeth. Not only do they restore the missing root of your tooth, but they [...]
Best Treatments for Bruxism
Do you find yourself clenching and grinding your teeth? Tooth clenching and grinding, technically known as bruxism, is a common cause of tooth wear and damage. Whether you’re grinding your teeth at night or [...]
Secondary Effects of the Pandemic Include Cracked Teeth
Here in Anchorage, we have been only slightly impacted by the pandemic. Alaska has one of the lowest case totals in the country, with just under 6400 cases, and less than 50 total deaths. [...]
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
One of the biggest problems with headaches is figuring out what's causing them. Once we find a cause, we can usually find a treatment. But if you can't find the cause, you are probably [...]
Smile, It Makes the World Look Brighter
“When you smile, the whole world smiles with you,” is more than just a cliche. It turns out that this is actually the scientific truth. According to several studies, including a brand-new one from [...]
10 “Healthy” Foods Damaging Your Teeth
With a health food industry that has ballooned to 28.4 billion dollars, it’s no wonder fad diets have become so prominent in the United States. From mushroom tea said to promote focus, to fermented [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Do without Dentures
Dentures are an important tooth replacement for many people. Unfortunately, in contrast to dental implants, which can last a lifetime, dentures are relatively short-lived. Under the best conditions, dentures usually last up to eight years, [...]
Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
Most health-conscious individuals in the Wasilla, Palmer, and Eagle River area exercise regularly, and many turn to sports drinks for hydration.
New Recommendations for Improving TMJ Treatment in the US
We all know that too many people with temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) don’t get adequate care. Between people dismissing their own symptoms, being ignored by their doctor, or getting misdiagnosed for [...]
