Give Yourself a Mouth Makeover Brushing your teeth is something you’ve been doing as long as you can remember, but are you sure you’re doing it right? A re-vamp in your brushing routine might give your mouth the extra push it needs to be even more bright and white than it already is. It also […]
Beware of Mom’s Kiss It sounds sad, but new studies are finding it to be true: too much love from parents might be resulting in dental cavities in toddlers. The problem? Saliva transfer. Any sharing of utensils, food, cups, or even a kiss on the lips can transfer saliva from parent to child. The culprit […]
Secondhand Smoke Affects Dental Health It’s no secret that smoking is one of the most unhealthy habits out there, but what is it doing to the people around you? New studies are saying that secondhand smoke can affect the dental health of the loved ones around you. Smokers are at a greater risk for periodontal […]
What Does Saliva Do? Saliva can get a bad reputation for being gross, dirty, and sometimes even smelly if you don’t care properly for your teeth. But in reality, saliva has one of the most important jobs in your mouth. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to speak or eat. There are so many things […]
What is Your Mouth Health Trying to Tell You? The condition of your dental health is a great indicator of the condition of your overall health. If something doesn’t feel right with your teeth, tongue, or mouth, it might be an indicator of something more serious. Pale Tongue: If your tongue is more pale than […]
Athletes Prone to Tooth Erosion Even though athletes are known for being in peak health, their dental health might not be in the same shape. In a recent study published by the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, athletes were shown to have an increased risk of tooth erosion, and there are a […]
Wisdom Teeth: The Lowdown We always hear about wisdom teeth, or more specifically we watch the funny viral videos people take of their friends and family when they’re coming out of the anesthesia after getting their wisdom teeth removed. It makes for great humor, but what are wisdom teeth, really? Wisdom teeth are those molars […]
Dental Problems During Pregnancy As with so many other parts of your body, pregnancy affects your teeth, too. That’s why it’s so important to not only let your dentist know when you’re pregnant, but to visit them at least once or twice during your pregnancy. There are a few extra dental problems that can be caused […]
Defeat Your Swollen Gums Swollen gums can be painful and irritating. Fortunately, they don’t have to be. Swollen gums are completely avoidable with the proper care of your teeth. Even if they’re already swollen, it’s easy to bring them back to their normal, healthy state. Swollen gums are caused when plaque and tartar get stuck […]
Taking Care of Sensitive Teeth If your teeth hurt after a taste of frozen yogurt or a hot cocoa, your teeth might be a bit sensitive. Sensitive teeth shouldn’t make you wince when you brush or floss, but millions of people deal with it day-to-day. This discomfort isn’t something you should have to live with. […]
