A majority of the American population loves to drink artificially sweetened beverages, such as soda. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sodas contain various added sugars, such as high fructose corn syrup, brown sugar, fructose, sucrose, malt…
In addition to routine brushing and flossing, a mouthwash rinse is a great way to round out your everyday oral health maintenance. Believe it or not, there are actually two different types of mouthwashes and each serves a different purpose,…
In the movie Little Shop of Horrors, Steve Martin plays a dentist who has (as he gleefully sings) “a talent for causing things pain.” Of course, this is an over-the-top comedy, so Martin is playing an over-the-top character, but within…
Like most other bodily pains, toothaches can be unbearable. Any pain you experience in or around a tooth (mild or severe) can be described as a toothache (via Cleveland Clinic). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 63% of adults over 18…
Tooth decay (also known as cavities or caries) is one of the most common complications of oral health. Per MedlinePlus, tooth decay is an often painful condition that is caused by the erosion of tooth enamel. It occurs when oral bacteria…
When it comes to being a teenager (or even an adult), having braces is almost a right of passage. Many people wear braces for one or more years to help fix the misalignment of teeth. It’s estimated that at any…
Many people take their teeth for granted. We go to the dentist twice a year for cleaning (if we remember), brush our teeth twice a day (mostly), and only sometimes floss. Many people don’t even know the names of the…
Brushing your teeth may not be the highlight of your daily routine. Still, it’s necessary for good health and is essential to your daily self-care routine (via Peppermint Dental & Orthodontics). But some people experience more difficulty performing this seemingly…
The word vanilla is often used to describe something ordinary, but pure vanilla — a dried, cured “bean” from a vine-like plant that is a member of the orchid family — is anything but. In fact, the value of the global vanilla…
Oral health is one of the best investments a person can make, and home care options are more plentiful than ever before. With everything from specialized flossing tools and water picks to electric toothbrushes and tablet toothpaste, there is a…