Why Does Cold Air Hurt My Teeth?
As winter approaches, you might feel tooth sensitivity to cold air when you smile. Or maybe you’ve noticed when you take your first sip of hot chocolate or steaming wassail that you feel a sting of discomfort. This is fairly common for adults, and the solution can be simple. Why are my Teeth Sensitive to…
Read More10 Secrets to Overcome Bruxism
If you are researching bruxism, it probably means that you have experienced jaw pain, physical tension, or tooth erosion from grinding, clenching, and/or gnashing your teeth. The good news is: there are solutions that can eliminate your symptoms. These 10 secrets to overcome bruxism will enable you take control of even your subconscious…
Read More11 Quick Ways to Make Mouth Sores Disappear
Are you feeling like you can’t eat, talk, or live without doing something that hurts your mouth sores? I know how that goes. Canker sores and cold sores can be painful and annoying. Mouth sores usually stick around from 7 days to 4 weeks, but there are things you can do to get some relief…
Read MoreHow to Keep Teeth Healthy for Seniors
How to Keep Teeth Healthy for Seniors Wondering how to keep teeth healthy? Not looking forward to the day when you need dentures? There are things you can do to keep your teeth stronger longer. Let’s cover some unique changes in dental health that you may be experiencing and how to…
Read MoreWhy You SHOULD NOT Brush Your Teeth After Vomiting (And 5 other tips to take care of your pregnancy teeth)
If you are expecting, you have surely heard (or experienced) a dip in dental health during pregnancy. Here are some practical and effective tips for keeping your pregnancy teeth healthy. Tip #1: Do NOT brush your teeth after vomiting The acid in vomit will erode a layer or two of enamel on your…
Read MoreHow to Take Care of Teeth with Braces: 3 Motivating Oral Hygiene Tips for Teens
Teens with braces often tend to slack on dental hygiene—perhaps this is one reason they are a high-risk age group for developing gingivitis (the beginnings of serious gum disease). You don’t want to be constantly nagging them to brush and floss, so how can you get them to motivate themselves? It isn’t easy to…
Read More3 Tips to Avoid Cavities in Children (and Save $$$ Along the Way)
If your kids are anything like me when I was a kid, your trips to the dentist can be expensive. Cavities in children are very common. You might ask yourself: are baby teeth even worth all this effort? We are going to answer that question and give you three tips not everyone…
Read MoreMoms, listen! 5 Tips to Protect Baby Teeth You’ll Regret Not Knowing
Protecting Baby Teeth If infants and toddlers don’t even have many baby teeth yet, why is dental health so important? You might feel that you’ve got bigger things to worry about. BUT, your habits with your baby can determine how cavity-prone they are for the rest of their lives! Here are the top five things…
Read MoreThe Biggest “Don’t” of DIY Whitening: A Letter From Your Teeth
Dear Host, You have been looking in the mirror a lot lately, eyeing me suspiciously. I’ve even noticed that you have picked up an ad for a teeth whitening solution and even visited your dentist’s website page about whitening. I know what you are thinking. And I am thrilled! If you want to shine me…
Read More3 Simple Tips in Avoiding Yellow Teeth
If you want to have brilliant pearly whites flash every time you crack a smile, it might be helpful to know why they turn yellow in the first place. These are good things to know. Do You Love to Eat These Any of These Foods? Just like with skin or clothes, if your teeth…
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