What’s the Purpose of Wisdom Teeth?

Jul 24, 2017

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars to come in and are found at the very back of the mouth. They appear long after the rest of the adult teeth have come in, hence the term wisdom teeth. In most cases, people’s wisdom teeth start to emerge or break...

8 Health Benefits of Kissing [infographic]

Jul 19, 2017

What are the health benefits of kissing? Aside from being a social pleasure, kissing has plenty of health benefits too. It can help reduce blood pressure, burn up to 16 calories; helps fight cavities and boost self-esteem. Aside from that, kissing also releases happy...

Home Remedies for a Toothache

Jul 17, 2017

Few things are as painful as a toothache. The source of the pain can vary: tooth decay, a fractured tooth, a damaged filling, repetitive motions such as grinding teeth, or an abscessed tooth. Toothaches may vary in intensity from dull to sharp, throbbing pain. They...

Can Your Wisdom Teeth Stay In?

Jul 10, 2017

Wisdom teeth are the third and final sets of molars that often come in when people hit their late teens or early twenties. They are called wisdom teeth because they grow in when people are more mature, unlike regular teeth that erupt in the early years of life. Wisdom...

Ways to Improve Your Smile

Jul 3, 2017

Summer is a happy season for many people. There’s the sun’s warmth, vacations, and the Fourth of July with its parades, concerts, and barbecues. If you find yourself with plenty to be happy about, make sure you are flashing a smile you feel comfortable with. After...

What Is An Abscessed Tooth?

Jun 27, 2017

An abscess is an infection around the root of the tooth. It may or may not be painful, but the absence of pain should not fool you. The infection is still there and may be getting worse. Abscesses occur when the soft tissue, or pulp, inside the root canal dies. If...

The Challenges of Wisdom Teeth

Jun 22, 2017

Anthropologists believe that wisdom teeth, our third set of molars, were needed by our ancestors to chew through their diet of rough, coarse food. Wisdom teeth have no function in processing today’s softer foods. For tougher foods, we favor modern utensils, such as...

Home Remedies for a Toothache [infographic]

Jun 21, 2017

Toothache causes throbbing gums, sore and tender mouth as well as swelling check. This can be due to cavities, loose fillings, cracked tooth or an abscess. But whatever is the cause, having a toothache is dreadful. Until you can see your dentist, there are simple home...

Why Do I Get So Many Cavities?

Jun 15, 2017

If you brush and floss regularly, you won’t get a cavity, right? Not necessarily. While good dental habits generally ensure healthier teeth, cavities can still occur—especially in the presence of other risk factors. Cavities result from dental caries which is caused...

Getting Rid of Bad Breath

Jun 8, 2017

Nobody wants to give off bad breath as part of a first impression. If you have a problem with bad breath, don’t worry. If you are willing to take action, there are a number of things you can do to clear it up. Bad breath, or halitosis, originates from the gases...