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What Are Mandibular Tori?
Have you ever noticed bony growths on the floor of your mouth, just beneath your tongue? If so, you may be experiencing …
Is Glycerin in Toothpaste Safe? Debunking the Myths and Misconceptions
There’s a lot of misinformation circulating on the internet about the use of glycerin in toothpaste. Some claim that it …
Current Research on Fluoride Toxicity: 70+ Scientific Studies
This is a current list of every study we’ve found on fluoride toxicity to the brain. We created this to be a resource …
What is the safest way to whiten teeth?
I’d like to start by saying there is no perfectly safe way to whiten your teeth. But having said that, there are lots of …
The 12 Best (and Safest) Ways to Whiten Teeth
Not all teeth whitening methods are safe or even effective. In this article, I’ll discuss what I believe to be the best …
Bad Breath: What causes it and how do you cure it?
Bad breath isn’t just unpleasant; it could also be a red flag for something more serious. Here are the basics of what …
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Dental Implants Cost: Price by Type, Procedure & How to Save
What are dental implants? Dental implants replace an extracted tooth with an artificial tooth root, shaped like a screw, …
What’s The Best Whitening Toothpaste?
From tooth polishes to whitening toothpastes to whitening strips to laser treatments, there are a ton of options to …
I Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Forever. What Should I Do?
Has it been a while? A lot of people have been writing in saying that they want to go back to the dentist, but they’re …
Why Am I Getting Cavities All of a Sudden?
If you’re getting cavities all of a sudden, here’s what to know and some strategies to help you find the root cause.
Do Certain Toothpastes Cause Canker Sores?
Many toothpastes contain an ingredient called Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). SLS is a strong detergent and has …
Can You Get Gum Disease From Kissing Someone?
But there’s something you need to be aware of. A kiss can exchange up to 80 million bacteria. It might sound like a …
What’s the Best Mouthwash for Bad Breath?
The best mouthwash for bad breath is actually no mouthwash. Read why mouthwash might be causing your bad breath instead …
Can Wisdom Teeth Surgery Cause a Thinning of the Face?
Has this happened to you? Please email me at [email protected] if you’re willing to share a before and after photo …
Are Red Spots On My Baby’s Gums Normal?
Most parents don’t notice these little red spots on the gums when kids lose their baby teeth. Here’s what they mean.