Maybe holiday pictures are impending, or a big life event is coming up, or you just want to treat yourself to a nice gift this Christmas–whatever the occasion, teeth whitening is a perfect way to feel confident in your smile.…
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Kid’s Dental Health
We know teaching your kids about the importance of dental hygiene isn’t always fun—but it can be! Starting important dental habits early is super important for the success of their smiles. Even baby teeth, which fall out, need to be…
Wise words about Wisdom teeth
Unfortunately, wisdom teeth don’t make you wise. And really, there’s not a lot of funny folklore about why they’re called wisdom teeth at all. But for the sake of dental smarts, we’ll give you some wisdom about wisdom teeth! Wisdom…
Bad Dental Habits
Your teeth are the only part of your body that cannot heal itself. Keep them protected by avoiding these bad habits. Nail biting Biting your nails can chip your teeth and impact your jaw. Most of the time, this vice…
Teeth-Healthy Recipes
Even with regular brushing, certain foods aren’t good for your teeth. Acidic foods, like root beer, honey, ketchup, raisins and even some veggies, can hurt your teeth and ruin your enamel! Always be sure to brush brush brush after you…
Halitosis
It’s an age-old question: “How does my breath smell?” Where does smelly breath—sometimes called halitosis—come from? It comes from bacteria in the mouth, and what it smells like can depend on external factors like food or internal factors like a…
Ask Dr. Rob & Dr. Cody: Should I use a firm or soft bristle toothbrush?
Standing in the toothbrush aisle can be overwhelming. Brands, prices, sizes, colors—it’s enough to make your head spin. While all of these things may be a factor in your toothbrush choice, there’s something even more important that you may be…
Why Does My Tooth Hurt?
Of all pain, tooth pain is definitely some of the worst. Tooth pain can be caused by a number of things and take on a lot of different forms. In adults, tooth pain can be a sign of decay, infection,…
The Truth about Teeth Whitening
Fifty percent (50%) of people say that someone’s smile is the first thing they notice about them. But many people are self-conscious about their smiles, which makes them less inclined to smile in pictures, or even in person. Some typical…
Springtime Allergies & Your Teeth
If your teeth start to ache as the birds start to chirp, it may just be your allergies. Allergies are an inflammation of the different sinuses in our heads, which is why so many people get headaches or complain that…