How Your Teeth Affect Your Sleep
If you’re having a hard time sleeping at night, your teeth may be to blame. Your oral health and alignment can impact your breathing, comfort,…
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How to Clean Your Toothbrush between Uses
Your toothbrush is in charge of getting gunk out of your mouth, but what happens to that gunk when you’re done brushing? You should periodically…
TMJ Pain Relief That Actually Works
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, “the prevalence of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD) is between 5% and 12%.” Millions…
Should I Pull My Child’s Loose Tooth or Let It Fall out?
Children tend to lose their first tooth around age six and continue losing baby teeth until around age 12. Getting through the first few loose…
Are You Overbrushing Your Teeth?
Brushing your teeth is a good thing. But just like any other “good thing,” you can have too much of it. Overbrushing can wear down…
How to Prevent Bleeding Gums
Do your gums bleed every time you brush your teeth? Do you feel discomfort around your gums when you floss or go to the dentist?…
Oral Hygiene Tips for Senior Adults
Adults over 65 should practice extra precautions to protect their smiles. Teeth experience tremendous wear with each passing year. The older you are, the more…
Can Children Get Dental Implants?
Dental implants are fantastic tools for securing oral crowns and bridges. They can extend the life of replacement teeth and preserve the wearer’s jaws and…
Why Do Adult Teeth Come in Yellow?
When your child’s adult teeth emerge, they may look darker and more yellowed than the surrounding baby teeth. This is a common experience, but it…
How to Use Tongue Scrapers
Do you clean your tongue when you brush your teeth? This is an important step in tooth decay prevention that many people overlook. Your tongue…
How to Care for Oral Crowns
According to the American College of Prosthodontists, dental crowns are the “most common restorative procedure” for significant tooth loss. Many types of oral crowns are…
When Should I Wean My Baby off the Pacifier?
Have you ever seen someone with a noticeable “hole” between their top and bottom teeth? Even when they close their teeth entirely, the front teeth…
The Perfect Nighttime Teeth Brushing Routine
Your nighttime teeth brushing routine is arguably the most important oral hygiene step of the day. This is when you prepare your smile for 8+…
Adult Braces FAQs: Cost, Experience, and Timeline
Did you know that 25% of braces wearers are adults? There is no age limit for getting braces if your teeth are healthy enough to…
Why Do Gums Bleed When Flossing?
Do you notice bleeding every time you floss? Are you worried about damaging your gums? Bleeding is a common experience when flossing, and in most…