Safe Options Exist to Treat Teething Pain
No one likes for their babies to suffer and to cry when their teeth start to come in. However, parents should avoid using any teething products that contain benzocaine, the U.S. Federal …
Why Does Your Morning Breath Stink When You Wake Up?
Make you and your partner happier with fresher morning breath when you first wake up. The bad breath occurs because your saliva dries up during sleep. This allows bacteria to build up …
Mouth Night Guards: Dentists vs. Store-bought
We assume you want straight, white, gleaming teeth, right? Brushing, flossing and regular cleanings are a good start, but if you are one of the millions of people who grind their teeth …
Charcoal Toothpaste Debate: Whitens Teeth or Destroys Them?
One of the hottest trends in the dental world includes brushing teeth with charcoal. Many claim it actually removes stains and whitens teeth. However, others insist it damages enamel and can destroy …
Beware! Junk Food Leads to Tooth Decay in Your Children
Preserve those heart-melting smiles your children flash at you. Junk food leads to tooth decay that could tarnish those pearly whites. During National Children’s Dental Health Month, teach them helpful habits to …
Innovative Painless Tooth Decay Treatment for Children
The most chronic childhood ailment today is tooth decay. For more than a century, dentists have primarily drilled and filled cavities. This sometimes painful practice often scares little ones. Today, a growing …
Good Oral Health Care Tips for National Dental Hygiene Month
Want an easy way to keep your body in good health? During this National Dental Hygiene Month make it a habit to do the Daily 4: brush, floss, rinse and chew. Science …
A Dental Emergency Happens on Vacation, Now What?
You go on vacation and end up slipping and falling and knocking out a tooth. Now what? Dental emergency room visits doubled from 1.1 million in 2000 to 2.2 million in 2012, …
When Should a Child Visit a Family Dentist?
The longer you wait to take young children to see a family dentist, the more risks they face. National studies show that pre-school aged children develop more cavities when their first family …