Most people assume a toothache always points to a cavity or a cracked filling. Sometimes they’re right, but tooth pain can have many other different causes. Your mouth is closely connected to the rest of your body, and pain can travel to your teeth from...
You brush, you floss, you show up for your cleanings, and yet your dental health continues to suffer. If your home care hasn't changed but your mouth has, the missing piece might not be your oral care routine at all. It might be whatever's been...
Small, consistent choices add up to a much healthier mouth over time. These ways to keep your teeth healthy aren't complicated, but they do take a little intention, especially the ones people usually skip. Building even two or three of these into your week is...
Our imaginations are really good at inventing worst-case scenarios. You feel a twinge of tooth sensitivity and immediately imagine you need a root canal. You walk into the dentist’s office, bracing yourself for devastating news, only to find out that it was nothing but a...
Have you seen those toothpaste ads that promise to "rebuild tooth enamel" with something called hydroxyapatite? Your first thought is probably either "that sounds amazing" or "that sounds made up." We get it. The toothpaste industry loves a buzzword. But this trend actually has some...
If you ever have a toothache, don’t try to convince yourself that it will go away on its own. This is the easiest way to take a small problem and turn it into a much bigger one. We’re not just talking about getting a filling...
You don't need to have obvious risk factors to benefit from an oral cancer screening. You don’t even have to be over 40. Oral cancer rates have been rising steadily, especially in younger people. Here’s why we make oral cancer screenings part of every routine...
Aging is inevitable and it always brings changes, including a lot of things that nobody warns you about. Understanding how aging affects your teeth, and not just hearing that you should brush more often, can make a huge difference in how healthy your teeth are...
Whether your days are full of kids’ activities, business travel, or weekend trips for golfing, camping or sightseeing, it can be easy to let your oral care slide. Late nights, early mornings, and unexpected changes of plans often lead to poor habits with brushing and...
Effective brushing starts with using the right toothbrush. Matching your toothbrush to your unique oral health needs is the best way to make the most of your daily routine. The same toothbrush won’t work for everyone—children, adults, and seniors all have different needs as far...