How much good is that sports drink you reach for after each workout really doing you? While its makers tout its replenishing and hydrating benefits, could it be that any good drinking it might do could be cancelled out by the harm it is doing in other areas of our body…like our teeth? The truth …
Parents know how tough it can be to get kids to go to the dentist, let alone be excited about it. We are the first to admit that going to the dentist can sometimes be a little intimidating. It even causes anxiety in many adults. At the same time, if we can teach our kids …
Whether we realize it or not, there is a strategy at play in our mouths when it comes to spacing for our teeth. We see this evidence of this strategy at an early age as we begin to lose our baby teeth in order to make way for our adult teeth. As these much larger …
It is amazing how painful and distracting sensitive teeth can be. Not only does this condition cause you sudden discomfort without warning, it also affects your ability to enjoy everyday things like a hot cup of coffee or an ice cream cone. For some, even brushing and flossing can be torturous because of their sensitive …
It is not always easy getting kids to understand why brushing their teeth is important. Some parents have a tough time getting their younger children anywhere near a toothbrush, let alone getting them to brush on a regular basis. Related: What is in Your Child’s Lunchbox? For one thing, it can be tricky explaining to a …
In case you were unaware, brushing alone is not enough to fight cavities and gingivitis. The American Dental Association, along with dentists everywhere, have been preaching for years how important it is to floss at least once a day. When a person flosses once a day and brushes at least twice a day, they are …
When you look at your teeth in the mirror, you should see firm, pale pink gums. This indicates that you have healthy gums. Gums that are red, puffy, and bleed often are signs of gingivitis, which is the initial stage of gum disease. Related: How Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health. We tend to associate problems …
