The very word braces might make you shudder, especially as an adult. Who wants a metal mouth when you’re giving a presentation that work? Or on a date, or just … read more
Help, I Bunt My Tongue! Is There Anything I Can Do To Help Soothe It?
I thought my tea was cool enough to drink but I was wrong — I singed my tongue! Is there anything I can do to help it heal faster? Burning … read more
What’s Going On When My Hygienist Does A Cancer Check?
During your regular dental exam, you hygienist might have mentioned that he or she is going to do a quick oral cancer check. So, you lift up your tongue, and … read more
What Is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, And How Can I Prevent It?
“Baby Bottle Tooth Decay” is a scary name for what is usually a relatively simple condition: cavities in baby teeth. The reason for the dramatic moniker? Most baby cavities occur … read more
Why Does The Dentist Polish Your Teeth?
After a dental cleaning, it’s common for your dental hygienist to polish your teeth. Although that super-smooth feeling is the perfect punctuation to a freshly cleaned smile, is this step … read more
Coffee, Tea, Or Red Wine — Which Is The Best For Your Teeth?
The bad news is that all three of our favorite beverages cause dental stains, which can become severe and difficult to remove if you imbibe too much every day. However, … read more
What’s This White Stuff On My Tongue?
Most people have done a double taken when looking in the mirror only to discover — huh?! — their tongue is white! Must be something you ate, right? The good … read more
How Have Teeth Evolved Over The Centuries?
Your teeth have come a long way over the ages. Our early ancestors had quite a different set of choppers than we do now, largely because, well, they had a … read more
Get To Know Your Teeth: Canines
Last but not least in our Get To Know Your Teeth series are the canines — those pointed teeth in the corners of your mouth. The name “canine” might make … read more
Get To Know Your Teeth: Bicuspids
Now that we’ve covered incisors and molars in our Get To Know Your Teeth series, it’s time to move on to the bicuspids. Or are they premolars? Both names are … read more
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