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Does it hurt to eat cold or hot foods? Have you ever felt a sharp pain in your teeth when taking a sip of hot coffee or an icy beverage? If so, you might have sensitive teeth.  Tooth sensitivity is fairly common in the US, affecting millions of adults. According to some estimates, about half… Read More

You might be missing a tooth for any number of reasons. Extensive decay or damage caused by advanced gum disease can lead to tooth loss. So can an injury to the mouth that causes a tooth to break or fall out. Not only can tooth loss cause oral health problems, but it can also make… Read More

For the right candidate, a dental implant can be the ideal way to replace one or more missing teeth. Dental implants look and feel natural, almost as if they were your natural teeth. Unlike dentures, you don’t have to remove them at night for cleaning, so there is no risk that you will lose them… Read More

It’s extremely likely that you, or someone you know, has tooth decay. Also known as cavities or dental caries, tooth decay is one of the most common medical problems in the world. People of all ages, from babies to senior citizens, can develop tooth decay. But have you ever thought about what causes it? Your… Read More

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