Dr. Perkiomaki

Did you know that this week we celebrated National Brush Your Teeth Day? While every day is a tooth-brushing day, it's fun to know that we have a day dedicated to our healthy smiles. Kids of all ages should be brushing twice daily with age appropriate brushes - what works for your little one won't necessarily work for adult teeth. If you're not sure what works best to keep your teeth in working order, ask at your next appointment, or give us a call for our recommendation. Here's to happy brushing!

When we chew, speak, and any other time our teeth make contact, this activates the bone tissue, causing the jawbone to maintain its density and form. Losing teeth means that there is less simulation of the jawbone, and the jaw begins to its structure.

Calcium cannot keep our teeth healthy on its own because phosphorus helps our body process calcium more effectively. Phosphorus commonly is found in meat, seafood, poultry, milk, cheese, and eggs, but it can also be found in plant-based foods, such as soybeans, pumpkin seeds, broccoli, sunflower seeds, lentils, whole grains, and nuts.

While bruxism (teeth grinding) often happens during sleep, it can also happen throughout the day, especially when you are stressed.