It’s the morning of your child’s graduation. You sip your coffee, scan your to-do list another time, trying to make sure you have everything together. But when you put the coffee down and look in the mirror to make sure you are photo-ready, you notice...
There are few better things than a cold refreshing drink on a hot summer day — but not all drinks are created equal. What you drink can have as big an impact on your teeth as what you eat. Chances are you already knew that...
Braces are about more than crooked teeth. Misaligned teeth can affect how your mouth moves, which can impact your ability to perform vital tasks like eating and breathing. If you’re on the fence about braces, it helps to know that straight teeth are only the...
As the school year ramps up, it’s easy to let other priorities fall by the wayside. Just don’t let your child’s dental health become one of them. Now is the perfect time to bring your child in for a checkup and help them get the...
Your teeth may look strong, but they may actually be getting sapped of essential nutrients and gradually weakening over time. This is known as demineralization and it’s something we all face. Fortunately, there are easy steps you can take to help keep the minerals you...
Your baby teeth begin developing long before they become visible. While they aren’t permanent, they make great practice for building good oral health habits. The roots of baby teeth are eventually absorbed back into the gums, allowing them to fall out and be replaced by...
Having a sudden dental problem can ruin your day (and night). Sudden sharp pain or deep throbbing can fill normal tasks like chewing or even breathing with anxiety. To help with these issues, we’ve compiled a list of the most common dental problems and how...
Conventional braces are an efficient way to get the straightest smile possible. Unfortunately, they can also attract unwanted attention due to their metal parts on your front teeth. While metal braces may be necessary for severe issues, they’re not always necessary for milder cases of...
Your mental health can have a huge impact on your overall health, including the health of your teeth and mouth. Oral anxiety isn’t being stressed, anxious, or depressed about your oral health. Instead, oral anxiety is the effects these mental health problems end up having...
There are a lot of myths surrounding your oral health. While some of those myths may have a kernel of truth, you could experience serious oral health issues if you don’t fact check them first. We’ve debunked some of the biggest myths surrounding oral health...