If you’re not happy with your smile, you might be considering braces or other orthodontics. But chances are that you’re also unsure of whether you really need braces and whether they’re worth the initial discomfort. So how do you know if you need braces? You might need braces if… …your…
Seeing the dentist probably isn’t your favorite thing to do. But you know that you’re supposed to go regularly, and you want healthy teeth and a healthy mouth. So how often should you see a dentist? The standard recommendation for how often you should go to the dentist is every…
There’s a lot going on in your mouth, more than you’re aware of. As the only part of the body with continuously exposed bone, the mouth is susceptible to various issues relating to the teeth and the surrounding tissues, the gums. One such issue that can affect the gums is…
Everyone wants whiter teeth, but whitening your teeth isn’t always simple and painless. A lot of teeth whitening products can cause pain and sensitivity to your teeth. You want to have white teeth, but how do you do it without the discomfort? Here are some solutions to try when whitening…
You know that getting regular dental cleanings, brushing, and flossing are important, but there are other things that we can let fly under the radar. But those small dental issues that you hardly notice or don’t think are important can be indications of bigger problems that need attention. Here are…
For many people, getting their wisdom teeth removed can be a confusing process, as it’s often the first major dental surgery they’ll experience (for some lucky people, it’s the only one they’ll have to experience). But once you’ve gotten your wisdom teeth removed, the process isn’t over yet. It will…
For a lot of kids—and parents—back to school means back to sports. And sports can mean risk of injury to your mouth and teeth, especially contact sports like football, soccer, and field hockey (all fall sports!). Here are a few things you can do to protect your teeth during your…
Kids play rough: running into each other, playing contact sports, fighting with their siblings, falling off their bikes, jumping off things, chewing on things they shouldn’t. And when they play rough, sometimes they get hurt, from scraped knees to chipped teeth. So what should you do if your child chips…
Summer in Michigan is a fun and happy time, filled with bonfires, beach days, boat rides, pool parties, and playing in the backyard. But with all those good times come a bevy of snacks that can wreak havoc on your teeth. What are the summer snacks that are bad for…
Mouthwash seems like an unequivocally good thing. Of course, washing your mouth should make it cleaner, and cleaner is healthier, right? Well, the human body is a complex thing and anything we do to it can have unintended effects. Mouthwash is one of these things. So, is mouthwash good or…
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