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You awaken in the middle of the night: that tooth that’s been a little sensitive lately is throbbing. By morning, you realize you have a real problem. So you head into the bathroom, plug your smart toothbrush into your smartphone—and when you put the brush in your mouth, it scans your teeth. The images automatically […]

Did you know that over 50% of Americans over the age of 13 show early signs of gum disease? This dramatically increases your risk of tooth decay and eventual tooth loss if not treated. Learn more from healthambition.com

Whether you're reading fashion and style blogs, frugal living websites or watching daytime TV, there always seems to be a new, bizarre way to get a whiter smile. People have sung the praises of everything from strawberries to charcoal to whiten teeth. But do these options actually work? Or would you be better off working […]

We all know that regular brushing and flossing is the best way to maintain healthy teeth and gums, but did you realize the foods you eat also have an impact? Yes, you should stay away from candy. However, eating for oral health isn’t just about avoiding harmful foods. It’s also about choosing foods that protect enamel, […]

The average adult has 28 to 32 teeth, depending on their "wise" set of third molars or lack thereof. But besides the importance of brushing and flossing, how well do you know your chompers? From LED braces to pearly whites in hard-to-reach places, we bring you the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth. […]

When it comes to your mouth’s health, it’s not all about how straight your teeth are or how bright your smile is. You can’t forget about your gums! Even if you’re cavity-free and have the pearliest chompers in town, that doesn’t mean you’re immune to gum disease. Since it’s usually painless, most people have no […]

A recent study found that there's no agreement on the best way to brush your teeth, but it doesn't need to be so confusing. Learn more from Business Insider

Much like Charles Darwin found out about the beaks of finches, different types of teeth have an evolutionary history as well. Darwin found that the birds’ beaks were specially shaped depending on the type of food they ate. Short, sturdy beaks belonged to finches who needed to crack nuts to get nutrition, while long and pointy beaks were […]

Investing in your smile goes farther than regular brushing and flossing. Here's what your tooth doc wishes you knew. Read more from Reader's Digest.

Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. It is caused by the bacteria in plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. If not removed through daily brushing and flossing, plaque can build up and the bacteria infect […]