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 …
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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 …
The Lazy Person’s Guide to Great Teeth
If you follow these lazy-person-approved tips, you'll keep your teeth beautiful, healthy, and pain-free for life...all …
How to Stop a Toothache [Causes, Home Remedies, and More]
A toothache is pain in or around a tooth usually caused by cavities, a fracture, or gum disease. Many — but not all — of …
What Exactly Is the Mouth-Body Connection?
Your oral health has downstream effects in virtually every other system in the body. In this post, we’ll discuss what …
Mouth Tape: End Mouth Breathing for Better Sleep and a Healthier Mouth
Every night, after my wife and I say goodnight, I reach for a roll of mouth tape in the drawer of my bedside table. …
How to Keep Teeth Clean in Between Meals
How do we keep our teeth clean after every meal without brushing them? Dr. Kara Fitzgerald shares the “secret …
The Five Best Foods for Optimal Oral Health
You’ve heard dentists go on and on about how you have to floss and brush in order to control biofilm and plaque. But …
Are Routine Dental X-Rays for Children Necessary?
Question: Is it appropriate for a dentist to do routine panoramic x-rays on kids based only on their age or stage of …
Mouth Breathing: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Most people don’t realize that mouth breathing is a complex health concern that can lead to sleep apnea, speech …
Cold Sores vs. Canker Sores: Why You Should Know the Difference
If you get canker sores (or are they cold sores?) you know how good it feels to get relief. Learn the difference and the …
Interview: Why We Shouldn’t Ignore the Oral Microbiome
Contrary to what you’ve been told, the goal is not to kill, kill, kill all the germs in your mouth. Some bugs promote …