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teeth

Our teeth are sometimes known as our “pearly whites,” but how do they get that gleaming white hue? It’s from something called tooth enamel – the outer coating of our teeth. Enamel is a porous substance, so sometimes it can be less than white if stained by foods or smoking. […]

When it comes to our kids’ oral health, many parents are diligent and watch their children’s oral hygiene habits like a hawk. From help with brushing and flossing to regular dental appointments for routine cleanings, x-rays, and exams, parents today are on their A game, so to speak. But what […]

You probably already know what maintaining your oral health will do for your mouth. It will protect your teeth from cavities and prevent illnesses like gum disease. But did you also know that protecting your oral health can protect the health of your entire body? It’s true. Poor oral health […]

If you have gaps in your teeth, you may embrace them. After all, gaps can be beautiful. Even some celebrities are well-known for their gaps and carry them off with confidence. But if your gaps bother you, there are solutions to closing the gap, as they say. Here are just […]

School. It’s a place for kids to learn, grow, socialize, and in some communities, receive dental care. Dental care is especially vital in growing children for many reasons, including teaching them a lifetime of excellent oral health skills, but did you know it can also prevent absence and save millions […]

Sometimes in addition to the pain and damage of a cavity, our teeth need a little more help. Especially if the cavity is so severe that the pulp of the tooth becomes infected, too. In adults, this can result in a root canal. In children, it can result in a […]

Braces are a safe and effective way to align the teeth and fix a bad bite. They can solve problems ranging from simply cosmetic to those which are painful such as pain chewing and even temporomandibular joint dysfunction. But braces are a financial and time investment that many people simply […]

If your kids are like many kids and obsessed with social media, you may have heard of something called a “social influencer.” These individuals, who usually have a lot of social media followers, “influence” their followers to try businesses, products, and other consumer items, usually in exchange for money or […]

Stress. Tension. Genetics. Injury. What do these four things have in common when it comes to your oral health? It could be your jaw, or more specifically, jaw clenching. Jaw clenching occurs often unconsciously, when you either clench your jaw so tightly that you grind your teeth (called bruxism) or […]

As we age, we notice many changes to our bodies. Our skin wrinkles, our hair turns gray, and our gums may recede, forming black triangles between each tooth as they recede. This can not only be a little alarming, but it can also be damaging to our self-esteem. These triangles […]