Fluoride is found in most water sources and has the power to strengthen your teeth to prevent decay. But why are some people afraid of it? A dentist explains.
Oral Health
Here’s Why You Should Be Using an Electric Toothbrush
Do electric toothbrushes do a better job of cleaning your teeth than manual toothbrushes? Turns out, yes. But if an electric toothbrush isn’t in your cards right now, a manual toothbrush will still do a great job. Here are considerations.
Why You Should Add a Water Flosser to Your Oral Health Routine
Water flossers can remove plaque and food debris that brushing and flossing miss. Just don’t swap a water flosser for traditional floss — both are best for optimal dental hygiene.
How Often Should You Brush Your Teeth?
As your baseline, you should brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day, but there’s more to consider for optimal dental health.
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How To Get Rid of Cavities: Do Home Remedies Work?
Oil pulling and chewing sugar-free gum are sometimes billed as home remedies for cavity removal. An expert weighs in on why these won’t help your aching tooth.
What Is Mountain Dew Mouth?
A dentist explains what “Mountain Dew mouth” is, how it happens and how you can prevent it.
Here’s the Right Way to Floss Your Teeth
If you’re brushing without flossing, you’re not keeping your teeth as clean as you could be. Dental floss can get under your gum line in a way that the bristles on your toothbrush simply can’t. Here’s how to do it properly for maximum cleaning power.
How to Properly Brush Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth the right way can keep them clean enough to ward off cavities and other dental issues, while brushing them incorrectly can actually damage them. A periodontist explains the correct way to brush your teeth and why it matters so much.
What’s Causing Your Toothache?
Whether it only happens when your teeth are in use or you just can’t seem to shake that underlying ache, tooth pain deserves your care and attention.
Should You Floss Before or After Brushing?
You know you’re supposed to brush your teeth and floss regularly, but which should come first? Does it matter? A periodontist helps demystify your mouth so you can keep your teeth and gums happy and healthy.
