Dental Health

It’s no secret stress can affect your mental health, but many people may not know it can also affect your gum health. According to the American Psychological Association, stress affects all systems in the body, including nervous, reproductive, respiratory, cardiovascular,…

Ah, the dentist. The haven of good dental hygiene, and for many, one of those places you really don’t want to go. Despite a visit to the dentist being essential for maintaining good oral health, and most dentists doing everything…

Oral hygiene technology has come a long way over the years. The modern manual toothbrush was invented nearly 250 years ago, in 1780 by William Addis, as per Smile Concepts Dentistry. However, it would take until around the 1950s before…

On March 11, 2024, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr.Tedros Ghebreyesus, declared COVID-19 a global pandemic (via WHO). In the months since, the entire world has been taken on a rollercoaster ride of stay-at-home orders, quarantine and…

Kim Kardashian says it’s her secret to a brighter smile. It’s not quite a toothpaste, but a serum made by Hismile that promises to correct any yellowing of your teeth. You use the water-soluble serum after you brush your teeth.…

When it comes to our health, education plays a key role in preventative care. For that reason, non-profit medical professional organizations regularly update guidelines that — when adhered to — can successfully prevent or limit health issues and disease. As…

Pain in the teeth and mouth are common, with over 40% of adults reporting some mouth pain in the last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite being prevalent, however, mouth pain shouldn’t be ignored. Toothaches,…

For the average person, the gag reflex, a contraction of the throat muscles is a normal, even healthy, response. Also known as the pharyngeal reflex, gagging can keep us from choking or swallowing something dangerous. In fact, in developing children,…

When it comes to dental hygiene, it’s just as vital to protect your gums as it is to protect your teeth. Swollen gums are a painful dental issue that may interfere with your routine habits, such as eating, drinking, brushing teeth, etc.…

Correction 1/11/23: A previous version of this article said tartar can be removed by a dentist. However, dental hygienists also help to remove tartar as this is part of their primary professional role. When you think about your least favorite…