Smoking and Vaping Versus Teeth


SMOKING IS AN incredibly unhealthy habit for the entire body, and that includes teeth and gums. 80%…
The History of Fluoride and Healthy Teeth


IN ORDER TO EARN the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance, a tube of toothpaste must contain fluoride and…
Dental Emergency Preparedness


HAVING A PLANalready in place can make a huge difference if an emergency comes up, and…
How Does Diabetes Impact Oral Health?


DIABETES (ANY TYPE) tends to make good dental health a much more difficult goal to achieve, and…
We’re Observing TMJ Awareness Month


AROUND 35 MILLION people in the US are affected by temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJ), which is…
How Can We Guard Against Gum Recession?


MANY PEOPLE HAVE the idea that gum recession is only a concern for older people (that’s where…
TikTok Is Full of Dangerous Dental Advice


TIKTOK ISN’T THE best place to go for dental health advice — unless your dentist is active on the app. We’ve…
How Do We Find the Right Toothpaste?


THERE ARE SO many choices of toothpaste in our grocery stores. With an…
Weird Dental History Highlight: “Tooth Worms”


PEOPLE HAVE BEEN getting cavities as long as there have been people, and people before modern dentistry had some strange theories…
Your Prescriptions and Your Oral Health


MOST MEDICATIONS come with a list of possible side effects, including side effects that impact oral health. These side…