
Mouthguards aren’t just for contact sports anymore
dental health
More uses for mouthguards
If you think mouthguards are only necessary in contact sports to ensure your pearly whites stay put, think again. According to board-certified ... Continue Reading →

Best dental treatments to straighten your teeth
Shape up your smile
Luckily, modern dentistry has come a long way in recent years – and it’s never been easier to shape up your smile. In fact, today dentists have a slew of ... Continue Reading →

5 Most common oral health concerns after 50
Dry mouth
Dehydration frequently causes “cotton mouth,” but there’s more to the story when age is factored in, says Dr Shehzad Sheikh of Dominion Dental Care. “The ... Continue Reading →

5 Benefits of calcium
Calcium is a daily health requirement
Cathy R. Kessenich, D.S.N., A.R.N.P., in a study on calcium-rich alternatives for supplements published in the Journal for Nurse Practitioners, ... Continue Reading →

Teeth whitening: 5 Things you should know before you go for the glow
side effects can occur
One common side effect of teeth whitening is sensitivity in the 24 hours following the procedure, says Dr. Melissa Naidyhorski, a dentist at Metro Dentalcare ... Continue Reading →

Teeth grinding: More than an audible nuisance
It is estimated that 82 million Americans are damaging their teeth from teeth grinding, also called bruxism.
“Grinding can cause a number of problems, such as seriously wearing ... Continue Reading →

5 Bad dental habits to break right now
Brushing like a maniac
For some people, keeping their teeth clean is something of an obsession. “I’ve seen people who brush up to 20 times a day,” says ... Continue Reading →

Fluoride and drinking water: An ongoing controversy
Fluoride is a compound of fluorine that has been shown to strengthen tooth structure and prevent tooth decay. Fluoride protects teeth when it is applied topically to the surface, such ... Continue Reading →

Get the best smile for your face
Smiling tips from a celebrity dentist
Dr. Jeff Golub-Evans, a cosmetic dentist based in New York City who has worked with celebrities and Broadway actors, says a superior smile begins ... Continue Reading →

Quick ways to cure bad breath
eat Fruits and veggies
While some foods trigger offensive breath, Dr Michael Apa, DDS, says some fruits and veggies actually can counteract foul-smelling breath. “Celery, carrots ... Continue Reading →