Lemon spoils your teeth because the enclosed acids attack the hard surface of the tooth enamel, corroding it. This process is called acid erosion and is one of the major reasons for dental sensitivity. If you really can’t do without lemon, you must be careful to drink it through the use of a straw, in […]
From the minute you wake up to the minute you go to sleep, your teeth are almost always up to something. Whether it is nibbling, chomping, drinking or snogging, they get up to all sorts. So it is no wonder your mouth ends up filled with all sorts of germs, both good and bad. Not all germs […]
Malocclusions (bad bites) not only affect the facial appearance and shape of the face but also affect oral health and chewing function. Malocclusion occurs when the teeth are misaligned, including crowded teeth, gapped teeth, overbites, and crossbites. Malocclusions As for the causes of malocclusion, Tsai said that besides congenital factors, the following reasons might also lead […]
Keeping teeth healthy should be a top priority for everyone. After all, we only get one set of choppers over the course of our lives. And yet, many of you are harming your teeth in ways that we might not even suspect. Following are some of the key ways that you are harming your teeth […]
THE ELECTRIC WHITENING TOOTHBRUSH PRODUCT What is incredible about SNOW is that it’s a brand that approaches oral care with a 360-degree philosophy, and when they mean 360-degrees, they truly mean it. While SNOW is known for professional-grade teeth whitening products, within in the product range SNOW addresses everything from lips to tongues. Amongst the […]
If you were to walk into a dentist’s office, you might find a great divide between people who are against the use of fluoride treatments and those who wish to have them. But many of the arguments against fluoride are rooted in a fear of how it was first discovered and later introduced into the […]
People who are genetically predisposed to cavities and other dental issues may be more likely to develop structural changes in the brain that are associated with cognitive decline, preliminary results from a new study suggest. Previous research has linked oral health issues like gum disease, missing teeth, poor brushing habits, and plaque buildup to an increased risk […]
Visiting a dentist for a professional teeth whitening treatment isn’t always in the cards — sometimes it doesn’t fit within your busy schedule or budget. But there are plenty of at-home alternatives to choose from, including two products from Colgate Optic White that just launched: a LED whitening kit that’s powered by your phone and a whitening pen […]
Are your kid’s yellow teeth a big deal, or just part of the growing-up process? Scary Mommy spoke to experts about why teeth look yellow, what causes yellowing, and how to fix yellow teeth. So, before you start stressing about those little “toofers,” check out what the experts say. Are your kiddo’s teeth really even yellow? […]
My daughter needs to get her crowded teeth straightened out. What would be the best age to have her start out on her smile correction journey? This is a question that is a bit difficult to answer without a checkup because there are just too many variables. Regardless I will try to issue some general […]