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 […]
Category: Dental Care
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. […]
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 […]
5 Foods To Avoid If You Have a Dry Mouth
In order for your mouth to be healthy, it needs to have a good amount of saliva. Saliva is what helps your body keep the bacteria at bay. When your mouth is too dry for a long period of time, your mouth is more prone to infection and disease. It is also a sign that […]
5 Ways to Quickly Get Rid of a Canker Sore
Canker sores are the worst – they pop up unexpectedly and can last up to a few weeks. Usually they occur when you’re tired and your immune system is on the fritz or when your body doesn’t have the necessary vitamins and nutrients it needs. Any stress or injury to the tissue in your mouth […]
Proper Flossing Technique
Recently, an article was published about how flossing may not actually be very helpful in preventing cavities or keeping your mouth clean and healthy (Feeling Guilty About Not Flossing? Maybe There’s No Need – New York Times) But not everything you read online is true – and it sometimes only tells part of the story. […]