Knowing what constitutes a dental emergency, when you should seek emergency dental care, and what to do in the meantime is vital to protecting your family’s oral health. Perhaps you …
What Is a Dry Socket?
What is a dry socket? If you’re dealing with appliances or electronics, then a dry socket is a good thing. After all, electricity and water tend to be a dangerous …
How to Use Water Flosser
Come on, be honest – have you ever lied to your dentist about how often you floss your teeth? You’re not the only one. NPR reported that 27 percent of adults admitted …
How Smoking Affects Your Teeth
The word is out, and it’s unmistakably clear: Smoking is bad for you. While the majority of warnings seem to focus on the link between tobacco use and cancer, dentists …
Symptoms of Oral Cancer
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, nearly 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Sometimes called mouth cancer, this is a particularly dangerous form of the disease …
Healthy Habits for Good Teeth
Do you practice healthy habits for good teeth? When polled, 56.8% of American women and 49% of American men said that they brush at least twice a day. Even less floss daily. In fact, …
Foods That Stain Teeth
Your teeth are not impermeable. If you frequently drink beverages or eat foods that stain teeth, and you don’t maintain a good oral hygiene routine, your teeth will likely become …
Invisalign Tips and Tricks
Once upon a time, straightening your teeth meant living with a mouth full of highly conspicuous and extremely uncomfortable metal for months. Today, clear plastic aligners like those from Invisalign …
Tips for Wearing Dentures
Wearing dentures can improve your smile, your health, and even your quality of life. These removable dental appliances can replace missing teeth, and they often make it easier to eat and speak. …
Types of Human Teeth and What They Do
Your teeth are essentially physiological tools whose reliable strength and precise structure allow you to eat and properly digest a variety of foods. As you likely know, there are several …