Maintaining good oral care is essential for your overall health. Not only does it help keep your teeth and gums healthy, but it can also improve your overall well-being. Drug screening is an important part of oral care, and it can help you detect any potential problems with your mouth early on. In this blog post, we will discuss the ...

Similar to hydrogen peroxide, baking soda is used for a multitude of things. You’ve probably seen tips and tricks for using baking soda around the house for cleaning purposes and odor removal, but it is also used as a home remedy for teeth whitening. We decided to examine exactly how baking soda is used for teeth whitening and whether or ...

  Over the last several years, charcoal-based cosmetic products have stormed the market ranging from face masks and supplements to toothpaste for its teeth whitening benefits. Now, you can find a tube of charcoal whitening toothpaste for a couple of dollars at the local drugstore. But just how beneficial is charcoal toothpaste? And are there any side effects to using ...

Did you know that our mouths are home to over 300 different types of bacteria? Are you surprised? Well, this is actually the normal amount found in the average person’s mouth, even though it sounds excessive. Thankfully, though, only a tiny percentage of these bacteria are able to cause disease, including gum disease, plaque and gingivitis. What Is Gum Disease ...

We all want a brighter, whiter smile but can we achieve this at home without using the harsh, chemically-driven products that need to be left on for an extended time, usually overnight? Yes, it is possible with the addition of specifically formulated mouthwashes that contain a combination of effective ingredients to help whiten the teeth in conjunction with brushing and ...

For most people, a white patch, a bump, or bumps on the gums isn’t cause for concern. However, it can be a symptom of something serious, so it’s important to have anything you notice checked out by your dentist. White lumps on the gum or even on the tongue are usually caused by irritation or some other mild form of ...

You may think that your little one is too small to see a dentist, but if he has any teeth that may not be the case. Your baby’s first set of teeth is called his primary teeth, and they are at risk for tooth decay just like permanent teeth in adults, meaning that your child can develop cavities just after ...

Orthodontic spacers, also known as separators, tooth spacers, and space maintainers, are basically small circular rubber bands that help create small spaces in your teeth when your teeth are overcrowded or too close together. They are typically installed in your wisdom teeth (molars). Spacers are installed in your back teeth to ensure enough space between your teeth before your braces ...

An underbite is a type of condition which causes a person’s lower jaw to protrude over their upper jaw. Generally, someone with an underbite has lower front teeth which may fully or partially cover their upper front teeth. Underbites can be caused by skeleton issues in the jaw (genetics), the alignment of their jaw bone, or can sometimes even be ...

Self ligating braces work like traditional braces, except they have no ligatures. This means that they do not have elastic or rubber bands connected to them. Self ligating braces have special types of brackets on them which help the archwires apply pressure to your teeth to shift them into place. Self ligating braces can help minimize irritation and discomfort and ...