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Brushing your teeth with braces on can be quite a challenge. You have metal in your mouth, wires that need to be taken care of, brackets everywhere and somehow you are expected to brush with all of this in the way! It can be hard to find good advice on how exactly you brush your…

At some point, just about everyone will find themselves without a toothbrush for a night or two. You might forget to put a toothbrush in your bag while traveling, or you could get caught spending the night somewhere unexpectedly. Although it might be tempting to just skip brushing for one night, this isn’t a good…

Wisdom teeth are the molars that develop last in our mouth. They are the strongest, and we use them to chew food. People often remove them because they cause dental problems as they get older. There are risks involved when one extracts wisdom teeth. These risks include swelling of the face, dry socket, and bleeding.…

There are many ways to remove plaque from teeth, some more effective than others. However, if you don’t do anything about your dental hygiene and let the plaque buildup go untreated, the consequences can be severe. Your teeth’s enamel will wear away and decay could set in; it’s possible that this could lead to tooth…

Bad breath is embarrassing, offensive to some people, and could have a negative impact on one’s personal, social, and possibly even professional lives. That’s why people who deal with this condition often search long and hard to find ways to get rid of bad breath. Scientifically known as halitosis, bad breath often results from the…

Few things tug at the heart strings more than a crying baby. One of the most common causes, of course, is teething. What is teething? Teething is the process of the initial 20 teeth beneath the gum line beginning to emerge. A young child will start getting their deciduous teeth, or milk teeth, around six…

If you don’t already know what tooth enamel is, it’s that shiny, white hard protective coating over your teeth. It also acts as the first line of defense against tooth decay. However, certain things, such as poor dental hygiene, demineralization, and unhealthy lifestyle habits can cause a weakening of the structure. Learning more about teeth…

Your children’s health and happiness are a focus for any parent. One thing that commonly causes children pain, however, is toothaches. Tooth sensitivity is usually a sign that your child’s enamel has worn off. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria that convert the sugar in food into acids, thereby eroding the tooth. It is crucial…

If you’ve ever paid attention to the credentials of your oral healthcare providers you may have noticed that many list themselves as DMDs while others as a DDS. But is there a meaningful difference between a dentist listed as a DDS vs. DMD? Let’s take a deeper look into these acronyms to find out what…

Bacteria, fungi, or viruses generally cause infections. Gum infections are caused mainly by bacteria, even though other factors are occasionally to blame. These bacteria are usually normal flora, which means they are naturally found within the mouth. The bacteria feed on left-over food in the mouth after we eat. Poor oral hygiene provides ample ground…