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We brush our teeth to get rid of plaque, but daily cleaning doesn’t always get rid of all the buildup on our teeth. If you notice a “fuzzy,” sticky feeling when you run your tongue across your teeth, then you probably have some plaque buildup. Left on the teeth, plaque can harden and turn into… Read More

For many preteens and teenagers, getting braces is a rite of passage. They might not be thrilled with the idea of wearing an appliance on their teeth for a year or longer, but they figure it’s what they have to do to get straighter, more evenly spaced teeth or better bite alignment. For a long… Read More

If you feel stressed out regularly, then you’re probably pretty familiar with what it does to you. Being stressed out might make you want to eat more or less, make you feel antsy and irritable, and might disrupt your sleep.  But did you ever think about the effect stress might be having on the health… Read More

You already know that brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing once a day helps to protect your teeth from cavities and lowers your risk of gum disease. But keeping your mouth clean isn’t the only thing you can do to protect your gums and ward off periodontal disease. Some lifestyle factors can increase your… Read More

If you’ve visited the dental care aisle at your local supermarket or drugstore lately, then you might have noticed that there are a lot more products on the shelves these days than ever before. You not only have an extensive number of options when it comes to toothbrushes, floss, and mouth rinse products, but the… Read More

When you think of charcoal, what comes to mind? If you like to grill, you might think of a summer barbecue. If you’re an artist, you might think of charcoal pencils. But if you’ve been spending any time on social media lately, you might actually think of toothpaste.  Charcoal toothpaste and other dental products containing… Read More

Maybe there’s a small bump on the inside of your mouth, somewhere on your cheek. Or there’s one on the outside of your mouth, just next to your lower lip. The sore inside your mouth is somewhat painful and annoying. The one on the outside of your mouth causes you some self-consciousness and makes you… Read More

If you’ve ever had a medical problem affecting a specific area of your body like your skin or heart, then you probably didn’t hesitate to see a doctor who specializes in that area, such as a dermatologist or cardiologist.  The same should be true when you have an issue with your oral health. If you’re… Read More

As an adult, it’s possible to have as many as 32 teeth in your mouth. But not everyone has all 32 teeth, for a number of different reasons. In some cases, the last four teeth (the third molars, or wisdom teeth) never come in or have to be removed. In other cases, a person loses… Read More

Your dentist can do more than clean your teeth and treat gum disease. They can also be an ally in the fight against oral cancer. Oral cancer, which affects the mouth or throat, is one of the most common types of cancer. It can develop on the lips or gums, inside of the cheeks, on… Read More