8 Healthy & Fun Alternatives to Halloween Candy
Halloween is really a scary holiday for dentists — cavities from the massive sugar intake can appear virtually …
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Beet and Watermelon Salad
I’m a huge proponent of getting your nutrients from your food instead of using supplements. This recipe …
Nitric Oxide and Oral Health
Should you be taking a nitric oxide supplement? Learn why nitric oxide is critical to dental and overall health, and how …
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia): Diagnosis, Symptoms, Surgery, and More
Is a tongue tie, an issue with the frenulum of the tongue, the source of your child’s breastfeeding or speech …
What to Do About Keto Breath From a Low-Carb Diet
Bad breath is a common side effect of weight loss. Find out a dentist's explanation and recommendations for curing this …
Tooth Abscess Symptoms, Remedies, Complications & Prevention
What is a tooth abscess? A tooth abscess is a pus pocket beneath the root of the tooth caused by a bacterial …
Oral Thrush: Home Remedies, Causes, Symptoms & More
Is something strange happening with your taste buds? Got a problem that’s on the tip of your tongue, prompting …
Wisdom Teeth: Pictures, Symptoms, Surgery, & Pain Relief
About 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from about 5 million patients every year in the United States. Wisdom teeth …
Dentures: Costs, Concerns and Care
Being faced with prospect of living out your years with dentures can be quite daunting, not to mention stressful and …
Can You Trust That Latest Study? 7 Questions to Ask
We’re living in a world where headlines scream at us 24/7. We’re subject to around-the-clock tweets and posts telling us …
Invisalign: Know Before You Go
Invisalign is likely the greatest advancement in dentistry in my 30-year dental career—but like anything great, it has …
Don’t Make This Invisalign Mistake!
Video Transcript: Dr. Burhenne here of AsktheDentist.com for another little tip. And this time, it’s about the …
3 All-Natural Mouthwashes + 3 DIYs to Help Break Your Listerine Habit
Do you remember those commercials that told you to suffer through your mouthwash routine? Well, a lot of us still follow …
Best Fluoride Free Toothpastes
More and more people are asking important questions about fluoride and exploring other options for toothpaste and dental …
Bleeding Gums: What It Means and When to See Your Dentist
Seeing blood in your sink after you brush your teeth can be alarming, but there’s no need to panic. You may be able to …
Soothe Inflamed Gums with this Turmeric Golden Milk Tea Recipe
Gum disease is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world—60% of us have it. When did we become okay with this? …
Dental Implants: What to Expect, Complications, Procedure, and FAQs
Now that you’ve made the decision to get a dental implant after considering the costs, you may be experiencing a little …
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, …
Wisdom Teeth Removal: Know Before You Go
So, your dentist says you need to undergo wisdom teeth removal and you’re feeling a little apprehensive. Here’s …
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 …
The #1 Most Common Type of Tooth Pain
Video Transcript Hi, Dr. B here of AsktheDentist.com. What is the most common type of tooth pain? It’s a good …
What Is a Root Planing?
What is a root planing? If you have gum disease, you have calculus and tartar below the gum line, and that means you’ve …
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 …
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
Having a dental emergency? Don’t panic! Most dental emergencies are nowhere near the severity of other medical …