What Can Parents Do About Teething?
SOME OF US remember the soreness and discomfort of our incoming adult molars, not to mention…
Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Teeth
SLEEP APNEA AFFECTS over 18 million adults and up to 20% of habitually snoring children in the United States alone. Sleep apnea is a…
Chewing Ice Is Bad for Our Teeth
WE HEAR A LOT that it’s bad to chew ice. It’s because ice can do a lot of damage to our teeth and gums.
History Includes Some Odd Teeth Traditions
THERE’S A LOT OF strange stuff buried in the history of dental health and hygiene, but there are a…
Do Your Friends Know These 6 Mouth Facts?
IF YOU’RE SHORT on fun topics of conversation for your next party, might we interest you…
The Tooth Fairy Across Time and Cultures
ONE OF THE most prominent figures of the magic of childhood is the Tooth Fairy, but depending on…
What’s Your Plan for the First Loose Tooth?
MOST OF US can still remember what it was like to lose a baby tooth, especially that major Big Kid milestone of losing the first…
Avoid These Canker Sore Triggers
CANKER SORES MIGHT be small, but they tend to mean days of distracting discomfort. They are…
Training a Generation of Flossing Masters
NEXT TO BRUSHING, the best tool we have for preventing tooth decay and gum disease is daily flossing, which is why it’s important…
Your Child’s Toothbrush
THESE DAYS, THERE are so many toothbrushes to choose from that it’s hard to find the right one for…