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Grinding Teeth – Can Cause Damage And Problems

Grinding teeth and clenching is a very common problem and it has been found that 70% of people clench or grind their teeth as a result of stress and anxiety. The involuntary or habitual grinding of teeth is knows as “bruxism” and it typically occurs during sleep.

Besides stress, bruxism can negatively impact the body in many ways. It may also result from bite problems, the overuse of stimulating substances (caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs), and as a side effect of certain medications.

Sometimes, simply becoming aware of the habit can help. Stress reduction techniques which include [...] Read More

Wisdom Teeth – Extraction On Social Media

Along with Lily Allen, Paris Hilton, and Emile Hirsch, Ariana Grande has become the most recent pop diva to share her personal dental experience on Instagram after removal of wisdom teeth. The caption read, “Peace out, final three wisdom teeth. It’s been real.”

Who knows if “wisdom teeth removal” will continue to be a trending topic by celebrities on social media? Nothing is taboo anymore on the celebrity scene. But for those interested or concerned, we wanted to explain more about the procedure and why extraction is recommended for most your adults before problems occur.

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth, or [...] Read More

Peyton Manning Giving Back After Overcoming A Birth Defect And Bullying

Sports professionals in the limelight are offered the perfect opportunity to give back, especially after overcoming their own adversities or that of a close family member. Peyton Manning, famed football star, overcame a problem of his own after being born with a cleft palate.

A cleft palate is a physical deformity of the mouth, when the two plates of the skull that form the hard palate, also called the roof of the mouth, is not fully joined, causing a gap. As is the case with most children suffering from a cleft palate, Manning faced several challenges. As a baby, Manning [...] Read More

A Great Big Thank You To Moms Everywhere

Mother’s Day should probably be every day. But unfortunately it only comes around once a year. It is the day we all say thank you to Moms everywhere. Next weekend is Mother’s Day. Let us all do something special to thank all those Mothers who have been there to help us and see us through our problems.

History Of Mother’s Day

The origin of Mother’s Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. But the roots of Mother’s Day history can also be traced in the United Kingdom where a “Mothering Sunday” was celebrated much before the [...] Read More

Take Care Of Your Space – Earth Day April 22nd

April 22, 2016 is Earth Day. On this day let’s really do something to help our planet that is our home. The entire Team at Honey Orthodontics will be joining the world in acknowledging Earth Day as a way to demonstrate our support for the environment in which we live.

In 1970, Earth Day was originally celebrated by our schools and certain communities. Over two thousand colleges and universities, almost 10.000 primary and secondary schools, and hundreds of communities across the US celebrated Earth Day. Twenty million Americans went outside for peaceful demonstrations favoring environmental reform. Today, this event is [...] Read More

The Do’s And Don’ts To Keep Retainers Clean And Safe

Whether you are wearing a retainer during treatment or after your braces or Invisalign are completed at Honey Orthodontics, over time… your retainers or aligners can discolor and look gross. You brush and floss daily, so adding cleaning your retainers to your daily routine is just another step to maintaining good oral hygiene habits.

Five Tips for Keeping Your Orthodontic Retainers or Invisalign Aligners Clean and Safe

Dedicated Retainer Toothbrush – Since you will be cleaning off stuck on food and plaque from your retainer, you don’t want to share these bacteria on your teeth, gums, [...] Read More