For many of us, the tooth fairy was a big part of our childhood. Every time we felt a tooth wiggle, we would anxiously await the day it fell out so we could stuff it under our pillow in exchange for money and treats. The concept of receiving a reward...
Month: March 2023
Overcoming Your Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is something many people experience, but not a lot of people want to talk about. You might think it mostly affects children or those who have a history of serious dental issues, but a worldwide study found that 61% of the respondents s...
Simply Smiles’ Guide to Common Dental Tools and Their Uses
We’ve established that many people struggle with dental anxiety, but we find that a great way to dispel fear around something is to educate ourselves and learn more about things we tend to avoid. A study found that fear of dental instruments is one...
How To Get Better Sleep When Dealing with Teeth Grinding
Have you ever woken with a sore and stiff jaw or neck, or do you constantly experience morning headaches? Maybe your loved one has let you know that they’ve heard or seen you clenching and grinding your teeth at night. If this sounds like you, chan...
How Smoking Affects Your Oral Health
By now, our society knows that smoking and tobacco use can have detrimental effects on our overall health. The CDC reports that 15 out of every 100 adults is a smoker. Smoking claims more than 480,000 lives each year, making it the number one cause o...
Fluoride: Myths and Facts
Ask almost anyone and most likely they have a strong opinion about fluoride. Whether they are against it or for it, the use of fluoride has been a hotly debated topic for many years. It can be found in many dental health products, along with being ad...