Even though your teeth get most of the focus when it comes to your smile, your tongue plays a very important role. To help you not take your tongue for granted, here are five fun tongue facts: Your tongue is the strongest muscle in your body. The strongest tongue award goes to Thomas Blackstone who […]

It’s important to brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily, but do you know when should you brush your teeth? You might assume that you should brush your teeth right after you eat a meal, but that isn’t always the best idea. Since the food you just ate or whatever you just drank […]

Teeth should be white. And shaped beautifully. They should be clean, shiny, polished and there should be no spaces between them. While you can base the quality of your smile on these criteria you’d be missing something crucial: strength! Teeth should be strong! We use our teeth to eat and accordingly survive. Teeth with weakened […]

Flossing is one of the easiest ways to prevent cavities and gum disease, and is so easy to do, but so many people don’t do it. Maybe one reason why you don’t floss is that you were never taught how to do it properly. To help you learn how simple it is, here are four […]

We always hear about the foods that can ruin our teeth, stain our teeth, and break our teeth. It is not often we hear or know about the foods that help our teeth, strengthen our teeth, and protect our teeth. Of course, Im sure you’ve heard the Vitamin D and calcium-rich food talk, but lets […]

No matter how straight or beautifully shaped your teeth are your smile won’t receive the attention it deserves if your teeth aren’t white! Stained teeth, often appearing yellowed or dingy, are a common problem among those seeking a beautiful smile. While some people are more susceptible to staining than others, certain habits affect the whiteness […]

Smoking has been linked to many health risks such as oral and throat cancer, stroke, lung cancer, coronary heart disease, and many others. Speaking specifically about dental health, smoking can lead to problems such as tooth discoloration, buildup of tartar and plaque, bad breath, and increases your risk of getting periodontal disease. Of course the […]

Once your kids return from trick-or-treating tonight, your home will be full of candy. It’s ok to let your kids have some, but it’s hard to stop them from eating it every day if it’s just sitting there on the counter tempting them. To help prevent tooth decay and cavities, here are five ways to […]

This Halloween make sure any mask doesn’t obscure the wearer’s vision, and pin up long costumes when trick-or-treating late at night. While traumatic tooth injuries are more commonly a result of a freak accident or some sports related activity, they can also occur during a bad trip or fall. Here are some things you should […]

Only one more day until the most eerie, spine-chilling, and sugar-inducing day arrives, could it be more hair-raising than a trip to the dentist? If you are looking for some tips for an alternative Halloween, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some ideas for a fun Halloween that won’t end in the dental […]