How do mouthguards work? The answer to that question depends on why you are wearing the mouthguard. This humble, seemingly simple oral appliance can serve many purposes.
What Happens During a Dental Exam?
In 2019, 64.9 percent of American adults reported paying their dentist a visit within the past year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On one hand, that …
How Dental Insurance Works
Although 77 percent of Americans have dental insurance, how many of us really know how to use it? Knowing the ins-and-outs of your dental insurance plan can help you make …
How to Brush Your Teeth with Braces
As your braces work hard to straighten your teeth, you should work hard to clean and protect your teeth. In fact, oral hygiene is especially important for those with braces …
How Often Should You Brush Your Teeth?
When it comes to oral health, brushing your teeth is a nonnegotiable. Like flossing and drinking plenty of water, it’s something that you should be doing day in and day …
How to Soothe Sensitive Teeth
Do you feel a jolt of pain each time you eat a spoonful of ice cream? Do you avoid drinking your favorite hot beverages, like coffee and tea, because your …
When Do Permanent Teeth Come In?
If your kiddo has already lost a few teeth, you’re probably familiar with that cute gap-toothed grin of early childhood. But how long will your child keep their baby teeth …
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Why smile? A simple curve of the lips offers major benefits. As Verywell Mind reports, studies show that smiling strengthens immunity, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, boosts mood, eases pain, …
Are Floss Picks a Safe and Effective Option?
I think we can all agree that flossing is essential for good oral health – and I hope that everyone reading this plans to floss their teeth at least once …
What to Eat After Tooth Extraction
Has your dentist informed you that you need to have a tooth removed? The process will vary depending on many factors, including which tooth is being removed, its position in …