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 […]
Charcoal toothpaste, which is often marketed as a natural solution to clean and whiten teeth, may account for a portion of projected sales. With little research supporting claims that charcoal toothpaste can whiten teeth effectively and even less available confirming its safety, some dental professionals are hesitant to recommend it to their patients. Continue reading […]
Switching up our daily habits can be challenging. Especially if we’ve been doing something a certain way for years. For instance, there’s advice that you shouldn’t rinse your teeth with water after brushing. And now another new dental hygiene tip that’s circulating across TikTok says you should floss your teeth before you brush them. Here’s what the American […]
Located in the rear of the mouth, our wisdom teeth generally make an appearance between the ages of 17 and 25. Also referred to as our third molars, they once aided early humans in breaking down chewy meats and raw vegetables. As is the case with any of our other pearly whites, our wisdom teeth […]
You’re standing in the bathroom merrily brushing your teeth when you look in the mirror and notice that your mouth looks a little, well, redder than usual. Maybe your toothpaste is a bit pink when you spit in the sink, too. This is a sign that your gums bleed as you brush, and it can […]
Nowadays, there are many ways to whiten your teeth. You can use whitening toothpaste, trays, or strips, or you can have them whitened professionally at your dentist’s office. Some sources claim even coconut oil can be used to whiten teeth. The problem is that not all of these options give you the same results, and […]
Far from the treatments – as expensive as they are painful – to whiten teeth, there are homemade and natural options which have the same effect. There are certain foods and certain fruits or vegetables which, being included in our daily menu, will collaborate with our dental health and beauty. Simple to obtain and very cheap, […]
Brush your teeth is something we all should do twice every single day. Or least should be doing. But, according to experts, many of us have actually been doing it completely wrong. With more people than ever skipping their routine dental checkups over the past few years due to COVID, it is crucial to maintain good oral […]
Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States. The good news is there are ways to prevent it. Even the tiniest teeth can decay. There are habits you can start now to keep your baby’s teeth healthy. And when that first tooth shows up, there are […]
We all hear about the importance of taking care of our teeth every time we go to the dentist, and there’s a reason why. Aside from showing off your beautiful smile, teeth are essential for eating, speaking, and creating facial expressions during social interactions. A person’s teeth develop in phases throughout their lifetime, much like […]