The holidays are a time filled with family, friends and a lot of food. For adults, a little extra slice of pie here and there won’t be too harmful, but for kids, it’s easier for junk foods to make a negative impact on their teeth. Kids may not remember to drink water or brush their […]
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5 Steps To Treat Tooth-Related Headaches
Headaches can happen to us for many different reasons from dehydration to sickness to even toothaches. If you have constant headaches due to TMJ or other jaw/mouth related issues here are a few ways you can try to get some relief. Take some anti-inflammatories The first thing you can do to immediately eliminate the pain […]
Holiday Gift Guide; Dental Edition
The holidays are a time for giving and receiving – and the best kind of gifts are the kind that you can use! Here are a few cool items that are practical and festive! Electric Toothbrush – An electric toothbrush may be a splurge on a regular day, but it’s a great gift to give […]
Top Reasons to Remove Your Wisdom Teeth
In the US, it’s normal for most adults to have their wisdom teeth removed after their adult teeth have come in, but there’s still a lot of confusion as to why it is necessary. Here are the top reasons for removing your wisdom teeth. Your mouth has limited space and your wisdom teeth only crowd […]
How to Clean Your Toddler’s Stained Teeth
From ages 5 and up, children are capable enough to brush their own teeth and take command of their own oral hygiene, however under the age of 5, it can be a little tricky. Toddlers often eat at random times of the day and sometimes nurse throughout the night. Iron and other supplements may also […]
5 Things Your Dentist Wished You Knew
Your Dentist wants nothing but the best for you and your teeth! That’s why dentists are keen on educating you so that you can take care of your teeth properly once you leave their office. Here are a few things that dentists wished you knew to avoid painful dental work in the future. Brushing once […]
4 Visual Warning Signs For your Teeth
Having a bright white smile can be deceiving. Just because your smile is white doesn’t mean your teeth are extremely healthy. Here are a few things to take a closer look at when you examine your teeth. Translucent Teeth From a distance your teeth may look extremely white and clean, however when you look closely, […]
4 Dental Issues That Don’t Cause Pain
As we get older, many of us push off doctor or dentist appointments until we feel a sudden or urgent need to go. We may suddenly have a major toothache or feel nerve pain shooting through our jaw. If you notice symptoms before a major issue occurs, you can prevent a lot of dental ailments. […]
A Few Historical Facts About Dentistry
Nowadays when you have tooth pain, it’s easy for you to see your dentist right away and resolve the issue. This wasn’t always the case. Here are a few fun historical facts about the history of dentistry to help you appreciate what modern dentistry is today! The first known dentist was Hesy-Re who was an […]
5 Foods that Help Naturally Brighten Teeth
We all know that there are a lot of foods that are bad for your teeth. Sugar and acids both stain and damage your teeth. Sticky foods are especially bad because they leave sticky residue between your teeth where it’s difficult to clean. But although there is a list of foods to avoid, there is […]