Were you told that you need your tonsils removed? Don’t worry, you’re among many others who have been in this position. Tonsils function to defend the body against pathogens that enter your mouth. However, sometimes they can become infected (referred to as tonsillitis), resulting in serious problems such as breathing issues.

Fun in the sun is always just that –fun! The month of August marks Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month, which promotes skin protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays so that you can have fun while being safe, too.

Do you hear your baby snore throughout the night and wonder if this is okay? Snoring often indicates a blockage in the airway from the soft tissues within the throat, which create the sound of snoring when inhaling and exhaling. 

It’s a good thing we have tastebuds. It’s always great to taste different foods and beverages. But sometimes we may experience not so pleasant tastes. Have you ever experienced a metallic taste in your mouth? This can be referred to as parageusia or dysgeusia. This slightly bitter taste can be a result of many underlying causes. Fortunately, this condition is often temporary and is rarely reoccurring once the cause is treated.

When your braces were first placed on your teeth, you may not have given a lot of thought to how they could affect your gums. After all, their purpose relates to your teeth, not the surrounding pink tissue. Now, though, perhaps you have noticed that your gums are a little puffy, sore, or enlarged. In many cases, this issue is nothing to worry about. In other cases, it can point to the need for professional treatment. In this blog post, we will discuss common causes of swollen gums with braces in Wellesley and provide some suggestions on how to address them.

Ever felt the urge to chew on ice, or know someone who does? Chewing on ice is a common habit among many, but we’ll tell you why it’s important to stop. As with other hard foods, ice can be harmful to your teeth and gums.

Having good oral care is timeless. The earlier you begin perfecting your oral hygiene routine, the better, so that your pearly whites can last a lifetime. As teens enter maturity, things can get busy very quickly with school, work, and extracurricular activities.

Do you forget to brush your tongue? It can be easy to miss your tongue when doing your daily routine tooth-brushing. Bacteria not only make themselves at home on your teeth, but also on your tongue, too. In general, a healthy tongue should appear pink all around. But when food particles are not removed from your tongue, you may notice a build-up of discolored film on your teeth which is made up of oral bacteria. This can lead to bad breath and other dental issues. Fortunately, in most cases proper oral hygiene can help clear this up.

Diabetes is a serious health condition that plagues the lives of many. Just in the United States alone, over 37 million people have diabetes, and 1 out of every 5 of them don’t realize they have it according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Not only does diabetes play a significant role in overall health, it also impacts oral health tremendously.

In recent times, innovations in technology and orthodontic care techniques have led to the advent of braces that are much more comfortable and subtle than those of previous generations. However, braces are still not perfect. They can occasionally cause issues, such as mouth sores. How can you reduce your risk of mouth sores with braces in Wellesley? If you do develop a sore, how can you care for it? Read on below to find the answers.