Spot These Warning Signs of a Bad Dentist [Don’t Get Ripped Off]
It’s one thing to figure out how to find a good dentist your family loves…And an entirely different question to make …
Root Canals: Know Before You Go [Plus, Alternatives]
A root canal is a common dental treatment for a tooth with inflamed or infected pulp, usually due to a deep cavity or …
Why You Should Protect Your Teeth With a Mouthguard During Exercise
Teeth can easily break even in non-contact sports like running or gymnastics. Here's why wearing a mouth guard is an …
How Can I Prevent My Teeth From Yellowing?
What doesn't get talked about enough is how to prevent needing teeth whitening in the first place. By preventing your …
How Can I Protect My Gums While On Birth Control?
I'm taking an oral contraceptive, which I know can affect my gum health. Is there extra stuff I should be doing to …
Does a teeth cleaning hurt? What should you expect?
Teeth cleanings are essential not just for clean teeth, but a healthy mind and body as well. But for such a routine …
Can You Fool Your Dentist Into Thinking You’re Flossing?
My co-worker was bragging that he doesn't floss but his dentist said he has no gum disease. How is this possible? Can …
How to Brush Your Teeth + Common Brushing Questions
Brushing teeth is not the only way to keep your teeth healthy, it’s a great weapon in your fight against cavities. You …
How to Adjust to Sleeping With a Night Guard
I'm getting a night guard due to my horrible grinding and clenching. This will be my second try. Tips on adjusting to …
How to Scrape Your Tongue for Optimal Oral Health
How important is it to clean your tongue? I've seen tongue scrapers at the drugstore but am wondering if they really …
The 3 Best and Worst Candies for Your Teeth
I get asked this one a lot. I have to admit, as someone with a sweet tooth, I’ve asked this question myself. I couldn’t …
Do Certain Toothpastes Cause Canker Sores?
Many toothpastes contain an ingredient called Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). SLS is a strong detergent and has …
How Toothpaste Packaging Fools Us
Anticavity! Tartar control! Here I’ll translate for you what all those claims on your toothpaste really mean and break …
Chocolate: A Superfood for Your Teeth
A dentist recommending chocolate? Yes, that’s right, you read correctly, and it might even be more effective than …
Afraid of the Dentist? You’ll Love This Natural (and Adorable) Solution
Therapy dogs are a fantastic solution to dental anxiety and have people saying they "can't wait" to come back to the …
Is Triclosan in Colgate Total Safe?
The use of triclosan is Colgate Total is controversial. Here, I break down the latest research and explain why I think …
How to Floss the Right Way
You know you have to floss every day, but do you know if you're flossing properly? There's a simple technique you're …
What Are My Rights to My Dental Health Records?
Here I explain what your rights are for getting a copy of your health records from your dentist and exactly how to do …
If I Hate Flossing What Are My Options?
I hate flossing. I know I need to do it, but I just can't stand it. What are my options?
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 …
How Bad Is Not Flossing?
I haven’t flossed for years now and I still have my teeth and no pain. So how bad is not flossing, really?
Why Your Toddler’s Sippy Cup Should Come With a Warning Label
Because sippy cups prevent spills, they’re often seen as a great solution for toddlers learning how to drink, but the …
What is Plaque and Why Is It Harmful?
Plaque is something that forms naturally and at all times -- but it’s one of your body’s worst enemies.
What is TMD and How Do I Know If I Have It?
Even though TMD is very common — between 10 and 30 million Americans are affected — it’s generally treated …