Sensitive teeth can make everyday activities like eating and drinking feel like torture. If you have sensitive teeth, then you can follow these four tips to improve the condition and avoid pain. Use a Softer Toothbrush Brushing with a hard bristle toothbrush can make your sensitive teeth even more sensitive. Switching to a […]
Everyone wants a bright, beautiful smile. Brushing your teeth regularly and visiting the dentist is important, but your teeth can still get stained by things that you do in everyday life, such as eating and drinking. So if you want to ensure that your teeth are as white as possible, you may want to consider […]
It’s common knowledge that it’s essential to brush and floss every day, but do you know the proper techniques for flossing? These tips can help you learn how to floss properly. What is the right way to floss your teeth? Flossing your teeth at least once a day is highly recommended by most […]
What is the ADA? Founded in 1859, the American Dental Association is the United States’ leading dental association, and represents more than 161,000 dentist members. Patient-focused, science-based and ethically-driven, the nonprofit ADA is the US’s most prominent source of oral health-related information for dentists and patients. The ADA works to advance the dental profession […]
Going to the dentist is an important step in maintaining your oral health. However, before you go, it’s important to ensure that the dentist you’re visiting is trained and qualified. Recently, there have been several unaccredited dentists throughout the country that have been caught performing unlicensed procedures on unsuspecting patients. (For example, this unlicensed dentist […]
You never know when you will have a dental emergency. One moment your life seems normal. A few seconds later you could break your tooth on poorly prepared food or be hit in the mouth by a stray golf ball. You could also wake up with searing tooth pain that makes it impossible for you […]
Brushing your teeth at least twice a day and visiting your dentist every six months are two of the best ways to keep your teeth white. You can keep your teeth even whiter by being cautious with these five foods. Coffee The enamel that protects your teeth is covered with microscopic pits; […]
E-Cigarettes: The Smoking Alternative? We all know that tobacco does immense damage to our mouths. Regardless of how it’s consumed, whether it’s smoked or chewed, it has dangerous repercussions to our oral health. The damage can cause yellow teeth, periodontal disease, and even oral cancer. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,) […]
Xylitol Helps fight Cavities! Xylitol is a naturally occurring carbohydrate that looks and tastes just like ordinary table sugar. It is mostly extracted from renewable resources that are sustainable and environmentally friendly such as corn cobs. Xylitol acts as a natural sweetener that can be extracted from any woodsy fibrous plant material. It […]
The cost of not brushing your teeth before bed Just how gross is it really to forget to brush your teeth before bed every once in a while? The answer: Bad news: It’s pretty gross. You probably already know that the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing those pearly whites twice a day. You […]