Regular teeth cleanings from your dental provider are super important for more reasons than one, but there are plenty of things you can do at home to stay healthy. Take advantage of these four foods that offer natural teeth cleaning benefits between professional visits: (1) Drink a Lot of Water There are so many health…
In the world of cosmetic dentistry, gum that offers the promise of whiter teeth is certainly nothing new. Numerous products claiming to “make your smile whiter” for days or even weeks at a time have hit store shelves over the years. The only problem has been that until now, most of those products simply didn’t…
Source: thedentalcheck.com via Ayushveda on Pinterest The foundation for good oral health starts as a child. The habits kids learn early usually stick with them throughout their lives. February is Children’s Dental Health Month. Use these resources to “brush up” on the basics of good oral health with your kids. The American Dental…
Ahh, the pearly whites! Maybe they aren’t so pearly. Certainly after years of coffee, coffee, wine, wine, and then coffee, and decaf coffee followed by more wine, your teeth can… you know… look like a used towel in a college dorm. Yuck. And we mere mortals are not alone in this, nay: Celebrities, too, suffer…
If you’re planning on getting your teeth whitened for your wedding day, keep in mind that certain foods can quickly work against the whitening procedures. Avoid these foods and drinks to keep your teeth their whitest. 1. Coffee The outer layers of teeth are very porous, so black coffee is especially damaging to teeth. That…
You got her candy, flowers and a gift, but she still won’t kiss you. It is Valentine’s Day after all, so what’s the deal? Maybe the problem isn’t you, but rather your breath. A stinky mouth will deter anyone from wanting to play tonsil hockey, so here are some tips for avoiding a smelly mouth…
One image that was repeated over and over during the Super Bowl, was that of players from each team taking out their mouth guards on the sideline. Most people don’t really pay attention to how frequently professional football players use mouth guards, but in reality, they pop them in before each and every play. The…
Sick of making numerous trips to the convenience store in order to find the lastest teeth whitener? Numerous commercials run on a daily basis sporting products that claim to make your teeth whiter fastesr, but you could ultimately be throwing your money away. Many of these products could also be weakening your enamel, thus the…
We all know good dental hygiene is important for having a healthy mouth. However, it may be just as important to having a healthy body, as well. It’s estimated that less than half of Americans floss every day, and over a third of Americans have not seen a dentist in over a year. This adds…
From the first time you use that new toothbrush, it becomes loaded with germs. But, these germs are normal; it’s when there is an unhealthy balance that the issues begin. Chances are your toothbrush isn’t really making you sick. Even with all the bacteria that is transferred from your mouth to your toothbrush and back…