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If you are someone who must have a cup of coffee before doing anything else in the morning, soon you might be able to get your shot of caffeine at the bathroom sink. Colgate-Palmolive has recently filed a patent application for a toothbrush that can deliver a dose of chemicals like caffeine to the user […]

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for barbecues, swimming and coming home to drink a nice, cold soda. Though you may want to think twice about that last one. Many studies show that drinking soda is one of the top sources of cavities and tooth decay. Why You Shouldn’t Drink […]

You’ve probably been told a million times that you should stop smoking. We’re sure you know that it’s terrible for your lungs, heart, blood flow, fertility, bone density and overall health. You’ve probably even noticed some of the effects it has on your teeth, such as yellowing. But smoking does so much more to your […]

If you suffer from teeth or gum pain, but are trying to ignore it, you could be not only causing your mouth even more harm, but also the rest of your body. There is more bacteria in your mouth than there are people living on the earth. If you don’t control your mouth bacteria, it […]

You might think your lip or tongue piercing looks cool, but even if you do enjoy your piercing, your teeth and gums probably aren’t happy. Before making your decision to get an oral piercing, take a look at some of these dental health risks: Cracked or chipped tooth: When you first get your lip ring, […]

When you walk down the oral care aisle, you might feel overwhelmed by the toothbrush options and wonder if you should choose a manual toothbrush or an electric one? Don’t worry, there isn’t really a right or a wrong choice, since both manual and electric toothbrushes have excellent benefits: Manual Toothbrush Benefits: Easy to travel […]

The average American eats around 6,000 calories on Christmas day, and Americans use an average of seven pounds of sugar over the holidays in baked good, drinks and more. This holiday season, as you and your family eat to your heart’s content, don’t forget to slow down and keep your teeth’s health in mind. To […]

As the holidays approach, so do lots of holiday parties full of friends and food. Eating those delicious sugar-coated Christmas cookies is fun, but leaves your teeth with bacteria that can result in cavities. Yet there is other food to snack on while you are chatting near the Christmas tree that not only tastes good, […]

When you walk by someone on the street who has a big, happy smile, it makes you smile too. Smiles are contagious, but if you have chipped, stained or crooked teeth you may feel shy to show your smile. Through cosmetic dentistry, you can regain a white, straight smile that will not only make you […]

It’s trick or treat time again and every kid wants a sugary treat. We all know candy overload can be spooky to a child’s teeth, but have no fear — follow these simple Halloween teeth tips to keep your little goblin’s grin healthy. Sort through the candy! The second the candy crosses the threshold to […]