You may not have given it much thought, but the type of toothpaste that you use is pretty important. Most of us just go into the supermarket and pick the toothpaste that’s on sale. It may be easier to choose the toothpaste that’s cheaper, but those may not be the best. Instead, you should choose…
Wisdom teeth can be a pain to deal with, and we are not just talking about the physical pain. It can be difficult to know if and when to get your wisdom teeth taken out, and often times, different doctors will give you different answers. Read over the following considerations, and then talk to your…
Uh-oh – you’ve swallowed your braces bracket and you don’t know what to do! Fortunately, while this is rare, it does happen – but it’s not the end of the world when it does. Here, we’ll tell you what you should do, including whether or not you should go to the doctor. How This Happens…
When you think of oral issues that should never go untreated, you probably think of gingivitis or a broken tooth. But there are a few others to consider, as well – like an abscessed tooth. Many people don’t even know what an abscessed tooth is, let alone the dangers of leaving it untouched. Here’s a…
Root canals have a terrible reputation. In movies and on television, we see characters undergoing the dreaded procedure with fear and trembling. If your dentist suggests a root canal, there’s no reason to run and hide; most of the rumors you’ve heard are wrong and even outdated! Here are a few root canal myths and…
Take a minute to think about the state of your overall oral health. How would you rate yourself? Chances are, your score might not be the greatest — and that’s because we often ignore our oral health. Exercising and eating right are the ways that we take care of our body’s health, but the steps…
Moving to a new area can be stressful for so many reasons. You may have to find a new school for your kids or a new grocery store to go to. For many of us, finding a new dentist is toward the bottom of the to-do list because it seems too hard. Here are a…
Receiving a gum disease diagnosis can bring on a wave of different emotions. It’s almost similar to the stages of grief or a breakup. You thought you had healthy gums, then your dentist shocks you with this diagnosis. Here are the 6 stages of gum disease diagnosis explained. Shock It’s difficult to sit through a…
The holiday season is usually when we consume the most chocolate. From October till about mid-February, it’s a chocolate fest! You may still be rationing out the trick-or-treat candy to your children, or perhaps the chocolaty treats at your office Christmas party are your weakness. It’s only after the chocolate consumption that we start to…
If you’re an athlete or you regularly play sports, you should be wearing a mouthguard. High-impact activities, like crossfit or boxing, and even casual sports require mouthguards. If you decide not to wear a mouthguard, then you might want to start picturing yourself without a few front teeth. But wearing any mouthguard you can get…
