Practical Ways to Keep the Gums Healthy

Practical Ways to Keep the Gums Healthy

It’s easy to think that your oral health is optimal, especially when you look in the mirror and see pearly white, straight teeth smiling back at you. However, the health of your teeth doesn’t always indicate that the rest of your mouth is doing well. In fact, you...
How to Prepare for a Tooth Extraction

How to Prepare for a Tooth Extraction

Even if you take excellent care of your teeth, there may come a time when you need to get a tooth extracted. While there are many reasons a tooth may need to be removed, with a little preparation, you can feel more comfortable and safe about the whole process. Prior...
How Important is Fluoride in Toothpaste?

How Important is Fluoride in Toothpaste?

There are many naturally occurring minerals that help protect the human body and keep it in optimum health. Iron helps deliver oxygen to your blood, while calcium strengthens your bones, preventing breaks. Fluoride is another mineral that protects the body,...
Different Oral Problems in Children

Different Oral Problems in Children

Dental care is critical, even from early childhood. Parents should make sure that they are doing all they can to protect their children’s teeth and gums, as it will be the foundation for their oral health when they become adults. There are a variety of issues that can...
How to Choose the Right Toothpaste

How to Choose the Right Toothpaste

Toothpaste has become a necessity because of the important role it plays in maintaining good oral health. While there are many options to choose from, like most other industries, there are options that are better than others. Most people buy their toothpaste because...
The Difference Between Deep Dental Cleaning & Regular Cleaning

The Difference Between Deep Dental Cleaning & Regular Cleaning

Most people are used to their dentist doing a regular cleaning on their teeth twice a year. If the dentist recommends doing a deep cleaning, the usual reaction is to be alarmed since there might be something seriously wrong with your teeth. A deep cleaning, also known...
Is Green Tea Good for Oral Health

Is Green Tea Good for Oral Health

Green tea is regarded by many as a healthy drink and there is an ongoing belief that green tea is beneficial in fighting a variety of health issues. New research is now suggesting that this favorite drink of many may also be beneficial to your oral health. Green tea...
How to Deal with Grinding Your Teeth

How to Deal with Grinding Your Teeth

Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding or clenching of the jaw. The prevailing belief is that people who engage in bruxism are experiencing high amounts of stress or anxiety. While bruxism may not always cause symptoms, in most cases people who grind their...
What Is Dental Prophylaxis?

What Is Dental Prophylaxis?

Dental prophylaxis, commonly referred to as a teeth cleaning, is a treatment that helps stop the progression of gingivitis and periodontal disease. The procedure involves thoroughly cleaning the teeth and is an important and necessary treatment when it comes to...
Top Ways to Make You Smile [infographic]

Top Ways to Make You Smile [infographic]

Smiling isn’t just for physical appearance but it has been proven to have positive effects on your heart. Even if it is a forced one, it is still better than a neutral expression. So, get rid of negative thoughts, smile and start the day right. This infographic will...