Jennifer Huizen, Author at NewMouth

Jennifer Huizen

Medical Contributor

Jennifer is a contributing writer for NewMouth. She earned her M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in New York City.

Jennifer is passionate about providing information that can help people make actionable decisions about their dental health, which can translate into improvements in general health. She works with a group of expert medical reviewers (licensed dental professionals) and experienced editors to create content that is accurate, easy to understand, and contains the most up-to-date information based on current research.

She has an extensive amount of experience writing about health and wellness and is particularly passionate about natural remedies, alternative medicine, and mental health. She also has a deep curiosity and respect for the environment and is involved in both environmental and animal welfare advocacy.

Education

Acadia University, BA English Literature
Columbia University, MS Journalism

Latest articles from the author

What Happens if You Don't Wear Your Retainer After Braces?

Risks of Not Wearing Your Retainers for a Month Retainers help keep teeth in their new position while the bone regrows after orthodontic treatment. People often wear retainers after wearing braces or undergoing jaw surgery. Even after bones that stabilize teeth regrow, they continue to break down and rebuild over time. Teeth continuously change position […]

Deciduous (Baby Teeth) vs. Permanent Teeth

What are Deciduous Teeth? Deciduous teeth are the first set of teeth to erupt in the mouth. They eventually fall out, and permanent teeth replace them. They are also known as primary or baby teeth because they typically erupt between 6 months and 3 years of age. While they might seem unimportant, deciduous teeth help […]

3 Best Ways to Clean Your Tongue At Home

3 Ways to Clean Your Tongue There are three main ways to clean your tongue: 1. Use a Tongue Scraper The best way to clean the tongue is with a tongue scraper. A quality tongue scraper will have a head composed of a flattened or curved rim made of metal, plastic, or copper. Most drug […]

Is That a Blood Blister in Your Mouth?

Blood Blister in Mouth Blisters are tiny pockets filled with fluid that form under the skin, typically in response to injury. Most blisters develop below the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. A blood blister forms when you damage blood vessels, and the blister fills with blood instead of clear liquid. Most blood blisters […]

What Causes Jaw and Ear Pain?

Summary 11 Causes of Ear and Jaw Pain Jaw and ear pain can result from numerous conditions. The most common causes include: 1. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) Pain in the ear and jaw may be due to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, also called temporomandibular disorder (TMD). This common condition affects the jaw joint and the […]