Dentistry techniques and appliances have majorly evolved over the years and so it’s not unusual to be completely unaware of the methods your dentist or orthodontist recommends. For some conditions or issues, whether work is required on the upper molars, need to control tongue thrusting, or need some other orthodontic treatment, there are several options available that work in similar ...

Nobody wants to live with crooked teeth. Not only are they unattractive but they can also cause you complications with your oral hygiene and dental health. Problems like gum disease, bad dental hygiene, and in the worst cases—halitosis. With this in mind, there is no better time than the present to finally pursue dental treatment to get your gnashers nicely ...

When you visit the dentist and hear the dreaded words “tooth decay,” panic well and truly sets in. There are several stages of tooth decay and a wide variety of treatments and options that stops it and prevents it from getting worse. Nowadays, more people are turning to dental inlays and onlays, but what exactly are inlays and onlays and ...

When you get dental braces or at home orthodontics, all you hear is you can’t do this, and you can’t do that. It’s bad enough that you need to have metal inserted into your mouth, let alone having to follow a strict list of dos and don’ts—and possibly even have a gummy smile to boot. The first thing you were ...

Gluten-free toothpaste has become widely available to buy on the market these days, yet many people are unaware of the benefits it can offer to those suffering from gluten intolerance. These toothpastes avoid containing gluten, which is the source of many digestive issues. Most people think that gluten is only contained in wheat-based foods like rye and barley, but it ...

Essential oils, such as clove bud oil, coconut oil, tea tree oil, lavender oil, and olive oil were humanity’s first form of medicine and were used to treat anything and everything. Nowadays, essential oils are still used just not as much as they once were. There are several ways in which to use essential oils, and in this post, we ...

Pearly white, straight teeth used to be thought of as something only celebrities or the rich could afford, but now more and more people are investing in their teeth for that picture-perfect smile. Veneers are arguably the most widely known in the world of cosmetic surgery for damaged and uneven teeth, but some circumstances may benefit more from dental bonding ...

Everyone knows that first impressions are important. Your appearance and demeanor are the two primary things that someone will notice when meeting you for the first time—and a smile goes a long way to ensuring the impression is positive. If you have crooked teeth, or an overbite, it is likely that you feel self-conscious and you prefer to stay out ...

Similar to hydrogen peroxide, baking soda is used for a multitude of things. You’ve probably seen tips and tricks for using baking soda around the house for cleaning purposes and odor removal, but it is also used as a home remedy for teeth whitening. We decided to examine exactly how baking soda is used for teeth whitening and whether or ...

  Over the last several years, charcoal-based cosmetic products have stormed the market ranging from face masks and supplements to toothpaste for its teeth whitening benefits. Now, you can find a tube of charcoal whitening toothpaste for a couple of dollars at the local drugstore. But just how beneficial is charcoal toothpaste? And are there any side effects to using ...