A big milestone in any child’s life is when they lose that first tooth. When that permanent larger tooth pushes out the baby tooth, it’s like a rite of passage into big kid status. However, big kid or not, there’s one question you’ll likely hear: Is the Tooth Fairy real? […]
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Just brushing teeth every day is not enough for taking care of teeth and many additional efforts are required to be undertaken. Oral health regime is now considered a vast subject and multiple practices are now adhered to in this respect. Of course brushing teeth twice a day for two […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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