The Oral Microbiome & Its Impact on Every Other System in the Body
Headlines plaster the importance of gut health on every major health-related website. The gut is central to human …
3 Things to Do to Prevent Candida in the Mouth
After suffering from chronic illness for over a decade, I learned that candida was a huge cause of my medical issues. …
Is It Safe to Get Dental Work Done While Pregnant?
While pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also be a time of information overload and confusion. There are so many do’s …
A Review of the Oral-B Bluetooth Electric Toothbrush
I was skeptical about a toothbrush with bluetooth. Here's what I found after using Oral-B's SmartSeries toothbrush and …
Oil Pulling: Benefits, Risks & How to Oil Pull
What is oil pulling? Oil pulling is the ancient Ayurvedic practice of swishing oil (like coconut or sesame) in your …
The Best and Worst Toothpaste Ingredients
There are so many great reasons to make your own toothpaste. Here are the best ingredients to use as well as the ones to …
4 Steps to Cure Candida in the Mouth
Today, I’m proud to have Amie Valpone share her advice and experience with a very important and often forgotten health …
Why does my child have two rows of teeth? What to Do About Hyperdontia
Having two rows of teeth as a child can be very common. But when should you take him or her in to see the dentist?
How Does Desensitizing Toothpaste Work?
Does desensitizing toothpaste work to prevent sensitive teeth? What are the active ingredients? Is it safe? Let me …
6 Reasons to Scrape Your Tongue
Your dentist harps on brushing and flossing, but has s/he ever mentioned tongue scraping? Tongue scraping is the unsung …
Do Crest Whitestrips work? Safety, Ingredients, Alternatives
Crest Whitestrips seem like the perfect solution for whiter teeth — they’re convenient, affordable, and more popular …
Can you whiten veneers with toothpaste or whitening strips?
Do your veneers no longer match the color of your other teeth? Interested in whitening them? Let me answer all your …
What’s the Difference Between Waxed and Non-Waxed Floss?
What's the difference between waxed and un-waxed floss? Learn all about it in this post.
Hate Teeth Cleanings? 8 Ways to Make Cleanings Less Painful
If you can’t stand having your teeth cleaned, you’re not alone. I used to hate getting my teeth cleaned. …
Why Women Are at Higher Risk for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a disorder that’s typically been associated with older, overweight men, but studies are finding more and …
Sleep Ability: What You Don’t Know May Kill You
Something as simple as how you breathe while you sleep affects everything from your mood to your susceptibility to …
How Garlic Fights Gum Disease, Cavities, and Toothaches
Garlic has been used for medicinal purposes since 3000 B.C. Allicin, the same stuff that gives you garlic breath is …
What to Do When Your Child’s Tooth Gets Knocked Out
It's a situation that's inevitable for many parents: your child knocks out a tooth. Here are some tips to help you stay …
Can Cavities Be Detected By a Laser?
Pros Earlier detection. Decay at the tooth surface that might normally be hidden in an x-ray, and according …
How Oral Health Impacts Your Pregnancy
Everything you need to know about how oral health impacts your pregnancy and the health of your new baby.
Does Fluoride Toothpaste Work?
Does fluoride toothpaste really work? You might be surprised to hear that the answer is…not really. While fluoride …
How Bad Is Falling Asleep Without Brushing Your Teeth?
Here's what happens when you fall asleep without brushing your teeth and why it's much more harmful than you think.
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.
Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances: Types, Uses, and How They Work
Oral appliances work by keeping your lower jaw and tongue in a forward position. This way, the tongue won’t block your …