Research by the American Dental Association shows that more than 60% of Americans do not floss daily and well over 20% do not floss at all, and this is not an isolated finding. If you did a little experiment of your own and asked your close friends for the truth about their flossing habits, you will find that many of ...

Have you ever had one of those red/whitish painful bumps in the space between your teeth and your gum? If you have then you know just how irritating and extremely uncomfortable a gum abscess can be. Also known as a periodontal abscess, a gum abscess is not to be confused with a tooth abscess although they both bring with them ...

The first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions teeth straightening is a teenager with braces. Fortunately, there has been a lot of advancement in the orthodontics field over the past 20 years. These advancements allow people of any age to discretely correct all kinds of dental issues including crooked teeth without clunky wires and big metal brackets. These ...

Apple cider vinegar is one of those natural remedies that can help with a whole host of problems. Some of those problems include digestive problems, sunburn, and dull hair. It has even been touted to help with weight loss. The claim that we will examine is that apple cider vinegar can help whiten teeth. Now if it can whiten teeth, then ...

Having a bump on the roof of your mouth is not particularly uncommon.You have probably had them on your throat, lips, or tongue. There are a lot of different causes for a bump on the roof of your mouth. Fortunately, most of these causes are harmless and go away on their own such as cysts or canker sores. This article ...

Swooshing mouthwash around your mouth can definitely make you feel much more refreshed. It also removes bacteria, which improves your dental hygiene. However, using a mouthwash with alcohol can make your mouth dry, and it burns.Those two reasons are why many people prefer an alcohol-free mouthwash. Choosing the best nonalcoholic mouthwash is difficult. There are hundreds of different options to ...

Braces: They are incredibly helpful tools, but they can be quite expensive. If you end up needing to have braces, you have quite a few options available to you. Your orthodontist will give you the option of traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, or invisible braces (i.e., Invisalign). While all of the different options of braces have varied costs, in ...

Did you know that snoring is a sign of sleep apnea? Well, mild sleep apnea that is,  but sleep apnea nonetheless. While you might find the idea of using a CPAP machine rather unnecessary especially if you have mild sleep apnea, the truth is that if you do not take measures to resolve this problem now, then your mild case ...

For all parents, the root of their joy is in watching how their kids grow up. Each moment brings a new change and each change ushers a new phase of life for their kid. An example of such a moment that is eagerly anticipated by parents is when their baby pops out the first tooth or the first set of ...

Regardless of the industry, innovation is an inevitable part of life. From the automobile industry to the communication industry to how we relate with each other. Positive changes are unavoidable. In the dental industry, braces have been undergoing a subtle but constant level of change. From the rudimentary devices used around the 400 – 300 BC by Hippocrates and Aristotle ...