7 Common Dental Problems and the Best Ways to Treat Them
These 7 common dental problems are easy to identify. But are they easy to treat and solve? Find out how to deal with cavities, gum disease, infections, and more.
Do You Know How Exercise Impacts your Dental Health?
Working out is generally good for your whole body —except your your teeth, in some cases. But do you think the cons outweigh the pro of exercise?
Homemade Toothpaste Recipes – Using Natural Ingredients to Whiten Your Teeth
Put the health of your teeth first with these homemade toothpaste recipes. Great for allergy sufferers, sensitive teeth, and fans of organic ingredients.
Something to Smile About: Free Dental Care Events and Resources
Are you in need of some serious dental care? To help you out, we’ve listed all the places where you’ll find free or low-cost dental care near you.
What do people do with baby teeth around the world?
Updated August 19, 2016
Do you remember losing your baby teeth? Did you try to pull it out yourself? Did you wrap a string around it and a string around a doorknob and then shut the door? Was your tooth so wiggly it almost fell out on its own? If so, you are one of millions of people who have experienced the same thing and are now experiencing these same moments with their own children!
Should I be rinsing my mouth with water after I brush?
Updated August 19, 2016
Everyone rinses their mouth with water after brushing their teeth, don’t they? How else are you supposed to get rid of that strong minty taste and clear your mouth of leftover toothpaste? Well, rinsing your mouth after brushing may not be the right thing to do. In actual fact, if you do rinse out your mouth with water after brushing, you are getting rid of the fluoride from your mouth, which protects your teeth. Fluoride remineralizes your enamel, helps young children develop their adult teeth and decreases the acid production of plaque.
So, if fluoride does all of this good stuff, then why would you want to wash it out of your mouth with water? As with everything there are two sides to the argument, let’s look at them both.
How Does Beer Affect Your Teeth?
Updated August 17, 2016
Mmmm…. A nice, cold crisp beer in the summertime to quench your thirst and keep you cool from the hot, sweltering sun. St Patrick’s Day is another event where we like to get together with friends and drink beer. St Patrick's Day has come and gone once more, which of course means lots of beer was consumed. For the majority of those celebrating around the world, it's likely that the health of their teeth was one of the last things on their mind. But for those that are concerned with keeping that pearly white smile, how does all of that beer affect your teeth?
Home vs. Professional Dental Services: What is Right for You?
You already know that it’s essential to keep your teeth clean, strong, and sparkly white, but do you know the best way to approach any of these techniques? Learn about some of the most popular dental procedures and discover the differences between using at-home products and visiting a professional dentist.
