Health Risks of Crooked Teeth With crooked teeth, it is harder to brush and floss. This leaves room for bacteria to accumulate in uneven spaces. The misalignment of your teeth makes it harder for the toothbrush to reach every nook and corner of your mouth and even harder for floss to get in tight spaces. […]
The best teeth whitening toothpaste and products can offer serious results In selecting a whitening toothpaste, you should consider that they have little beads in them that polish your teeth, so it’s going to be abrasive. If you are a big lemon water drinker or tend to eat a lot of acidic foods—this type of […]
A TikTok creator has gone viral after receiving some shocking news from her dentist. Tefi (@hellotefi), who has 1.8 million TikTok followers, is best known for her pop culture recap videos. But her most recent viral hit uncovered a little-known tip about oral hygiene. “I just learned some information but I don’t think it’s public […]
There are two kinds of people: flossers and those who should be flossing. That’s because using floss is an important part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy, along with brushing with fluoride toothpaste. “A toothbrush removes plaque, but it mainly targets the front and back of teeth,” says Dr. Amr Moursi, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry past president […]
The foods we eat significantly impact the condition of our teeth and gums, affecting everything from tooth decay to gum disease. Certain foods support strong teeth and healthy gums, while others can accelerate tooth decay and erosion. Including healthy food like nutrient-rich foods in your diet helps maintain healthy teeth and gums and improves overall […]
Has a partner ever complained they can hear your grinding teeth at night? Or perhaps you’re battling a persistent sore jaw? You could be clenching or grinding your teeth. You could even be doing it right now. The good news is that experts say there are ways for adults to manage the symptoms and impacts. […]
A dentist is warning Brits about the dangers of brushing your teeth in a certain location that thousands of people do the daily activity in. By brushing your teeth in this spot, you could risk causing yourself serious harm and becoming sick, he has explained. Taking care of our teeth is a daily task, with […]
Dental hygiene is something most people learn about from a young age. And even if it isn’t your favorite thing in the world, most of us know how important it is to go to the dentist regularly. But when it comes to keeping your teeth and gums as healthy as can be, Dr. Michael Wei, a dentist […]
Christian Chanel didn’t know that she grinds her teeth in her sleep—until the first night after she got her porcelain veneers, because she promptly cracked her left front tooth. “I was scared out of my mind,” Chanel, who’s in her late 20s, tells SELF. “I was like, What the heck is going on? I just […]
When you think of Halloween, candy is probably the first thing that comes to mind. October 31 is the one day of the year that’s probably the most well-known for all things sweet and sour. Aside from its sugary nutritional profile, candy has a bad reputation for its effects on teeth—even beyond cavities. While we likely won’t […]