Brushing your teeth twice a day is key to keeping your enamel as free from plaque as possible. But you may have heard that the toothbrush you use can really make a difference as well. But you may not know all the specifics of how to choose the right toothbrush for optimal gentle but thorough cleaning power.   Here are five c ...Read More

When you have a toothache or dental infection and are at the peak of dental pain, how can you find relief? In some cases, your dentist may prescribe an antibiotic. It may seem odd to take the same medicine for a toothache that you might take for a respiratory or ear infection. However, all infections‚ even those in the mouth, have somethin ...Read More

As kids, many of us learn the myth that teeth are bones, just like our tibias or jawbones. But although this myth is quite popular, it’s also incorrect.   In fact, teeth aren’t exactly the same thing as bones. They have to be distinct, as they fulfill completely different functions in our bodies compared to most ...Read More

Everyone’s always looking for the next big whitening tactic.    Charcoal toothpaste has become one of the most popularized (and advertised) solutions to whiten your teeth and cleanse them of plaque and germs at the same time.   In fact, it makes no sense to use charcoal to whiten your teeth un ...Read More