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6 Reasons to Smile More Often

San Francisco and Marin CA When it comes to making a first impression, your smile plays a pivotal role. One  recent study found that more than 75% of respondents identified a smile as the most important physical trait they evaluate when meeting someone for the first time. People who smile more are perceived as being…

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Learn about the Consequences of an Untreated Tongue-Tie

San Francisco and Marin CA A tongue-tie is a condition that is present at birth. Also known as a restricted lingual frenum, a tongue-tie is attached to the underside of the tongue and restricts the tongue’s movement. The sooner a tongue-tie gets diagnosed and treated, the better. Why? Because an untreated tongue-tie can have life-long…

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The Best Foods to Boost your Dental Health

San Francisco and Marin CA Good nutrition is a cornerstone of good overall health. While you probably know that consuming too much sugar can increase your risk of oral issues like tooth decay, what you eat and drink also can have a positive impact on your dental health. So, what should be on the menu…

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What could be Causing your Daily Headaches?

San Francisco and Marin CA Headaches have a way of ruining a day, especially when you wake up with one. Most times, people who suffer from chronic headaches or migraines try to pinpoint certain medical conditions that could be causing them. They tend to overlook dental problems as a potential cause, but it’s entirely possible…

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TMJ Disorder has Changed How I Look. What can I do about It?

San Francisco and Marin CA Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ/TMD) affects millions of Americans and can cause severe jaw pain, chronic headaches and tinnitus (or ringing in the ears). But TMJ disorder can also impact facial appearance. Today our Bay Area TMJ dentist at Glen Park Dental is reviewing how TMD can cause a change in…

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Renew your Sleep Habits

San Francisco and Marin CA The National Institutes of Health estimate that up to 70 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep deficiency. Perhaps you struggle to get to sleep or stay asleep, or you wake up and just don’t feel well-rested. Maybe stress, family responsibilities or illness are affecting your ability to rest….

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5 Reasons to Floss Everyday

San Francisco and Marin CA According to data from surveys, approximately one-third of American adults do not floss at all. Are you one of them? Failing to floss daily, much less failing to floss at all, elevates your risk of tooth decay, gum disease and other hazards to your oral health. If your flossing is…

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Is Tongue Thrust a Sign of Autism?

San Francisco and Marin CA Tongue thrust is an oral health condition in which the tongue presses forward too far in the mouth, and it can impact the way a child breathes, eats and speaks. Sometimes, tongue thrust can be caused by a child’s long-term sucking of his or her thumb or a pacifier. It…

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How Can a Tongue-Tie Cause Snoring?

San Francisco and Marin CA A tongue-tie occurs when the string of tissue that tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth is too short, limiting the range of motion in the tongue. You’re either born with a tongue-tie or you’re not. It’s not something that develops later in life. About 10% of babies…