What is Oil Pulling? The latest trend in DIY detox treatments is oil pulling, which is said to make teeth whiter, gums healthier, and body aches and pains go away. Oil pulling is a way to clean your teeth that has been around for hundreds of years and is now popular...
You may not realize how strong your smile is. Scientists have studied many things about smiling, like how it affects your brain, your health, and your general experience of life. Your smile can even change the situation you’re in and the people around you. You...
It can be embarrassing to have yellow or stained teeth. Even though it’s normal for teeth to change color over time, there are many ways to keep your teeth from losing their shine. There are many ways to make your teeth whiter, such as getting regular cleanings,...
Have you ever thought if buying an electric toothbrush is worth it? Is it actually better for your teeth and gums, or is it just a cool gadget? Whether you use an electric or manual toothbrush, the goal is the same: to keep your mouth healthy and avoid cavities and...
It might seem hard to get your young children to focus on brushing their teeth for a full 2 minutes. Children like to play and have fun! It can be hard to get them to sit still long enough to brush their teeth. Even if your kids like to brush their teeth, it can be...
Even if you take good care of your mouth, accidents can happen. It can happen at the grocery store or when your kid is at soccer practice. Not only is it annoying to have a dental emergency, but it can also be very painful and put your oral health at risk. It’s...
Most of the time, when you learn about dentists, you hear “boring” facts. Even though it’s important to know why sugar gives you cavities, it’s not fun to learn about it. We’ve put together a list of fun and funny facts about dentists...
Changing your toothbrush often is basically a rule of good dental hygiene. You’ve probably noticed that over time the brushes bend. It makes sense that a toothbrush with bent bristles won’t clean your teeth as well. But if you don’t pay attention to...
We all want a beautiful, bright smile, but there are a lot of things that can make our teeth look bad. Teeth that are crooked, yellow, or missing or broken can all make us feel bad about how we look. These things can hurt our sense of self-worth and make us less sure...
Even though people have been piercing their bodies all over the world since ancient times, piercings have only recently started to lose their bad reputation. People of all ages and backgrounds have piercings now. Some facial piercings are even allowed in the...