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5 Ways Exercise Can Harm Your Oral Health

September 2, 2025

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Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body — it strengthens your heart, improves your mood, and boosts your overall health. But while hitting the gym or the running trail can do wonders for your fitness, it can also have some surprising downsides for your smile. Believe it or not, certain exercise habits can put your teeth and gums at risk. Here are 5 ways exercise can harm your oral health and what you can do to protect your winning smile while staying active.

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Addressing Evening Aches: 3 Tips for Sleeping with Dental Discomfort

August 17, 2025

Woman in bed clutching hands to her sore jaw

Try though you might, you can never anticipate when you might have an urgent dental problem. For instance, many people have developed sudden or severe toothaches at night when their dentist’s office is closed and must wait until morning to request an emergency appointment.

Unfortunately, it can be incredibly challenging to fall and stay asleep when one of your pearly whites is throbbing. Continue reading to learn about 3 helpful tips that can potentially provide relief to help you get some much-needed rest!

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