You constantly use your teeth to bite and chew delicious food without thinking about it. Even though you might not think about your teeth and how they work, beneath the surface they are made up of many different parts, each with a unique function. To help you learn more about your teeth that help you […]

If you are someone who visits your dentist twice a year, brushes twice a day and flosses daily, you might not think you need to make a trip to the dentist unless it’s for your dental checkup. Even if you are disciplined when it comes to your oral health care, but especially if you aren’t, […]

You might already know that if you drink too much coffee or red wine, you can stain your teeth. But did you know that there are foods you can eat that can help whiten your teeth? If you are looking for a simple way to get whiter teeth, try eating these six foods this week: […]

It’s heartbreaking if your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, and it makes you want to do everything you can to prevent getting the disease yourself. One way you can lessen your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease is to focus on taking care of your oral health. Studies have shown that gum disease is associated with […]

If you suffer from teeth or gum pain, but are trying to ignore it, you could be not only causing your mouth even more harm, but also the rest of your body. There is more bacteria in your mouth than there are people living on the earth. If you don’t control your mouth bacteria, it […]

If you get a shooting pain every time you bite down on something cold, hot or sweet, you have teeth sensitivity. Teeth sensitivity is caused by worn tooth enamel, dental trauma, cavities or exposed tooth roots. Some treatments that your dentist might recommend for your sensitive teeth are: Use desensitizing toothpaste: We mentioned in an […]

Every time you taste ice cream, chomp down on a sugary dessert, or savor soup, do you do you get shooting teeth pain? If you do, it probably means you have sensitive teeth. You feel teeth pain when you eat something sweet, hot or cold because your teeth have exposed nerves, also known as dentin. […]

You might think your lip or tongue piercing looks cool, but even if you do enjoy your piercing, your teeth and gums probably aren’t happy. Before making your decision to get an oral piercing, take a look at some of these dental health risks: Cracked or chipped tooth: When you first get your lip ring, […]

With so much to teach and instill into your child, sometimes simple things like dental health care can get left behind. Below we’ve laid out five easy ways you can help keep your kids’ teeth healthy and start instilling good oral hygiene habits. Drink water after consuming sugar: It’s almost impossible to keep your children […]

It’s no fun to go to the dentist and hear that you have more cavities, or that you have gum disease. For those who struggle with cavities or gum disease, it can be hard to know which toothpaste is best to prevent them, so here are some tips: Toothpaste for the Cavity-Prone The best toothpaste […]