What Causes an Abscessed Tooth and How You Can Avoid Them

A tooth abscess also called an abscessed tooth, is right up there with root canals, subjects that we all need...

Is Stress the Primary Cause of Gum Disease?

This week we’d like to step back and take a broad view to find what may be the primary undermining...

Can Brushing After a Meal Damage My Teeth?

At some point in the journey each of us takes toward optimal oral health, we wake up to realize that...

Is Your Cell Phone Causing Your Teeth to Decay? (and how to stop it)

Have you ever been using your cell phone and felt/heard a weird sort of buzzing/whining sound? I have and it...

What should you do if you despise flossing?

We’ve been talking a lot recently about the importance of flossing, not only for our oral health but for whole-body...

Electric vs manual brushing, which is better?

We are honored to have been asked to contribute to an expert roundup regarding whether electric or manual toothbrushes are...

There may be life in your old toothbrush yet: 10 amazing uses for your old toothbrush

How many toothbrushes do you think you have thrown away during your life? We are advised to change our toothbrush...

Oral health habits for life: five out and five in

If you think about your health, no matter whether you talk about your oral health, your diet, or general fitness,...

Medications and Oral Health

Many medications—both those prescribed by your doctor and the ones you buy on your own—affect your oral health. A common...

Meth Mouth: How Methamphetamine Use Affects Dental Health

Methamphetamine (meth) is a dangerously addictive drug that can have severe health consequences, including stroke and permanent brain damage. It’s...