Dental Care

12 Signs You Need to See a Dentist

1. You Have Pain Pain or swelling in your mouth, face or neck can mean a number of things.Why toothaches are one of the top 10 dental symptoms to watch for >> 2. Your Gums Are Acting Up If your gums are puffy, they bleed when you brush or floss, Read More →

Water Flossing

Water flossing is a way to clean between and around your teeth. A water flosser is a handheld device that sprays streams of water in steady pulses. The water, like traditional floss, removes food from between teeth. Water flossers that have earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance have been tested Read More →

5 Steps to a Flawless Floss

We know we should floss at least once a day, but not everyone knows the right way to do it. Use this step-by-step guide to find out how to properly floss your teeth: Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind most of it around one of your middle fingers. Read More →

Is Sparkling Water Bad for My Teeth?

Is the satisfying fizz of your favorite sparkling water putting you at risk for tooth decay? Because any drink with carbonation—including sparkling water—has a higher acid level, some reports have questioned whether sipping sparkling water will weaken your tooth enamel (the hard outer shell of your teeth where cavities first Read More →

Best of The Readings 2021

Water Is the Best Beverage for Your Teeth

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