Can Your Child Use an ’Adult’ Toothpaste?

Oral care for children is something you should not ignore. Kids are taught from a young age to brush regularly and take care of their teeth. In this regard, toothpaste plays an important role in encouraging your child to brush on a regular basis. Children’s toothpastes are especially formulated for deciduous teeth. Adult toothpastes, on […]

The Importance of Quality Dental Care

Practicing good dental care is important for maintaining a healthy set of teeth and gums. Doing so positively impacts your overall quality of life and results in better physical appearance. However, before you head over to the dentist, it is important to understand that good oral health starts at home. This includes brushing and flossing […]

Are Cigarette Alternatives Harmful to Your Dental Health?

Electronic cigarettes have seen a rapid rise in popularity since their introduction in the market and have since remained one of the top alternatives to the traditional cigarette. Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are electronic devices that generate an aerosol that is then inhaled by the consumer. This aerosol contains distilled water, nicotine, flavoring agents, and […]

What Can Cause Your Teeth to Come Loose?

Loose, wiggly teeth were only good news when we were children, where we would impatiently await the tooth fairy and new teeth. As adults however, loose teeth may be one of the most frightening experiences. Mobile teeth are typically a sign of dental problem and require immediate attention. There are a number of reasons that […]

Dealing with Sore Gums: The Steps You Can Take

More than 50% of American adults undergo early gum diseases. You are likely to suffer from one of these gum diseases if you are experiencing inflamed gums. Gingivitis: Many people face gingivitis at some point in their lives. Since the symptoms are often mild, we tend to ignore it until it becomes too painful to […]

5 Tips for Looking After Your Teeth This Christmas

The Christmas season can be hard on the teeth. It is possible that you have already been enjoying sweet treats since Halloween and the feasts around Christmas time can be difficult to skip. Since you cannot avoid the festivities, the next best thing is to look after your teeth carefully so you can enjoy the […]

Keeping Your Teeth in Good Shape during the Holiday Season

Holiday season is a time of celebration, which means you can expect lots of sugary treats, wine and desserts. No matter what you may be celebrating at this time of the year, be it a traditional Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Festivus or Yule, the following tips will help ensure your dental hygiene stays in good shape […]

How to Deal with a Chipped Tooth

So you have chipped a tooth! No need to worry, as we are here to help. Whether you chipped your tooth biting on a hard candy or trying to open a can of soda there are simple ways to deal with it. A sports injury or a fall down the stairs can cause you to […]

Some Everyday Habits Which May Harm Your Dental Health

You may be causing a lot of damage to your teeth and not even know it! You may like to think that you practice good oral hygiene, but if you have any of the following habits, you are mistreating your pearly whites and putting your precious smile at risk: Drinking Excessive Soda Let’s admit it. […]

Why You Need to Avoid Snacking at Night

As thrilling and satisfying nighttime snacking may be, there’s no denying the fact that it not only contribute to weight gain, but also adversely impacts the brain and teeth while adding to numerous health problems like liver damage, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. We tend to have this illusion that we can work and […]