It’s all too easy to forget to take good care of your gums until you start to experience gum problems. Red, painful gums are no fun and gum disease can be irreversible. Fortunately, taking care of your gums is simple, and it’s easy to add good gum care habits to your daily routine. Here’s how …
Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year, but it can also bring on a lot of suffering for those with allergies. Due to the blossoming of plants, flowers, and trees, sinus pain becomes a regular problem for many Americans. On the other hand, a toothache can happen in any season. Therefore, …
Smiling tells a lot about a person. Our perception of a “happy” person is directly connected to the amount they smile. It doesn’t matter what someone’s teeth look like or what they are smiling or laughing at. If they smile, we consider them cheerful! In reality, smiling goes deeper than perception. It is directly correlated …
Toothpaste is necessary for keeping your mouth healthy and clean. In fact, it contains various ingredients, including fluoride, abrasives, and detergents, which together work hard to provide the following benefits for your teeth: Helps Prevent Cavities and Plaque Each time we eat or drink, our enamel becomes susceptible to attack by the sugars, carbohydrates, and …
For those of us with sensitive teeth, there is little doubt about how unbearable it can be. The professional term for tooth sensitivity is known as, “dentin hypersensitivity”, and this occurs when dentin (the inner layer of enamel) is exposed. Eating a great deal of citrus and other sweet and sour foods is what generally …
Sensitive teeth can be as big of a pain as stubbing your toe! The dull ache temporary disappears after ibuprofen or Tylenol but is back within the hour. Many factors can contribute to tooth pain and sensitivity such as an acidic diet, a soft tooth core, lack of fluoride, receding gums, or a cavity. For …
What Are Wisdom Teeth? Humans have three sets of molars. The last set that that form are often referred to as wisdom teeth. Most people have four wisdom teeth. In rare cases, some people have extra wisdom teeth. It is also possible to lack one or more wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth helped our ancestors eat …
Most Americans drink soda or some kind of sugary beverage at least once a day. Why? Because they taste good! Foods and drinks that taste good are not always good for your diet, and soda happens to be one of them. Not only does is soda associated with obesity and other common health problems, it’s …
Many of us brush our teeth several times a day. This begs the question of whether or not that may be too much. Is there such a thing as brushing too often? The answer may surprise you. When you brush your teeth, you should always do so with a fluoride toothpaste. This helps prevent cavities, …
We all have a preference on feel when it comes to oral hygiene and how we take care of ourselves. With toothbrushes, there are so many shapes, sizes, brands, bristle strength, and more, so how do we know which one is right for us? Here’s what you should look for: Reach The smaller the head, …
