The foods we eat significantly impact the condition of our teeth and gums, affecting everything from tooth decay to gum disease. Certain foods support strong teeth and healthy gums, while others can accelerate tooth decay and erosion. Including healthy food like nutrient-rich foods in your diet helps maintain healthy teeth […]
When you think of Halloween, candy is probably the first thing that comes to mind. October 31 is the one day of the year that’s probably the most well-known for all things sweet and sour. Aside from its sugary nutritional profile, candy has a bad reputation for its effects on teeth—even beyond […]
A Guest Blog by Theraplay Many parents don’t realize how closely teeth correlate with children’s speech development. Teeth have the ability to impact how children articulate words, produce sounds, and can have a lasting effect on a child’s ability to talk. Without teeth, a child would struggle with speech and […]
Keeping up with your family schedule can be a bit of a roller coaster, but getting your kids to eat right and maintain good oral hygiene should always be a top priority. Here are a few oral health tips that will help you protect your child and their developing teeth […]
I used to rinse after brushing my teeth — even going back over them with a wet toothbrush — to remove any remnants of toothpaste left in my mouth. Then I found out from a dentist’s TikTok video that rinsing off excess paste isn’t the most effective method of keeping […]
For all the good coffee does, it’s not easy on our teeth. The components in our favorite morning beverage can discolor our pearly whites with every sip. However, not all coffees stain equally. And it turns out that one type of coffee will induce far less teeth discoloration than the […]
A dentist’s TikTok video has gone viral, advising when it’s best to hold off on brushing your teeth, contrary to instinct. Dr Shaadi Manouchehri, clinical director at Smart Dental Aesthetics and director at the London School of Facial Esthetics, created a stir by suggesting avoiding brushing after certain events, like […]
The notion of water flossing is one that swirled around me for years—most loudly touted by my sister who is self-admittedly lazy with string flossing. But oral irrigators (as they are also known) weren’t a part of my family’s teeth-cleaning regimen until my 11-year-old got her braces. After she was […]
Nearly a third of U.S. adults experience anxiety disorder at some time in their lives. And anxiety is frequently connected to sleep related problems, keeping people from falling asleep, and creating a cycle of insomnia, stress, and worry, according to research from the Sleep Foundation. But what’s less discussed is teeth grinding, a growing […]
A cheap cavity-fighting liquid typically used to treat sensitive teeth appears to work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay, a new study finds. A single treatment of either silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or a typical dental sealant prevented 80% of cavities for four years among thousands of […]