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Toothpaste Questions Answered: FAQs on its History, Ingredients, and Proper Use
Toothpaste, formally known as dentifrice, is a common bathroom find and used on a daily basis. Its use is a habit built on learning from our parents that it’s necessary for clean teeth. The store shelves are loaded with different … Continue reading
How to Properly Floss Your Teeth and Why You Should Do It Daily
It’s safe to say that floss is the most neglected preventative care in the United States. The average person should be using between 122-182 yards of floss annually (figuring at 12-18 inches per day), yet they only buy an average … Continue reading
The Diabetes Teeth Connection
It’s been estimated by the American Diabetes Association that nearly 30 million U.S. children and adults have diabetes, with over 8 million more that have gone undiagnosed. Diabetes negatively impacts your body’s ability to convert sugar from your food into … Continue reading
Top 6 Holiday Foods for Your Teeth
The holiday season is upon us! The next two months are ripe with parties, family gatherings, and other opportunities to indulge in winter and special occasion favorite foods. No one wants to give those up, and surprisingly, many of the … Continue reading
How Plaque Affects Your Taste Buds
Each person has somewhere between 2000 and 8000 taste buds in their oral cavity. These small bumps cluster primarily on the tongue, but also are scattered along the soft palate, upper esophagus, the inside of the cheek, and the entrance … Continue reading
8+ Ways to Give Back this Winter
We’ve just entered the cold and cheerful months that make up the end of 2015! It’s hard to believe that this year is almost over. As you pour over your calendar and consider the uses of your time, consider giving … Continue reading
Is the Cold Weather Causing Your Tooth Pain?
One in eight people experience tooth sensitivity and the causes are often linked to a deeper issue within the oral cavity such as tooth decay or grinding of the teeth. However, sometimes the cold winter weather just seems to make … Continue reading
Flossing: Why and How to Do it Right
Flossing: Why and How to Do it Right It’s easy to say you don’t need to floss; the truth is that flossing is even more important than brushing. Your saliva works against the bacteria on the major surfaces of your … Continue reading
Are Your Gums Receding?
Imagine how would your teeth look, if they were not supported with gums? How weird would that look? Gums, scientifically known as the gingivae, are pinkish fibrous dental tissues that cover the roots and the alveolar bone, in addition to … Continue reading
The Palatine Uvula
What is it? The Uvula is that hanging tissue at the back of the oral cavity. It derives its name from the Latin word ’uva’ meaning grape. ‘Uvola’ was the Latin diminutive from ‘uva’. It is a piece of flesh … Continue reading