Sugar free candy alternatives that contain xylitol are a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and benefit your teeth at the same time. Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet will help to reduce the instance of tooth decay for not only yourself, but also your loved one’s. The festive holiday season is [...]

Getting Started Knowing how to care for your kids teeth properly now will help ensure they continue to have healthy teeth and gums as they grow into adults. If you are looking for dental information for kids, these basic guidelines will assist you in making dental care a simple part your child’s daily routine. Infants [...]

Is this topic for you? This topic provides information on basic dental care. If you are looking for information on tooth decay or cavities, see the topic Tooth Decay. If you are looking for information on gum disease (periodontal disease), see the topic Gum Disease. What is basic dental care? Basic dental care involves brushing [...]

Most of the stains and problems in teeth may be caused by tobacco, coffee, tea or age. But sometimes such type of stains can be caused by some antibiotics as well such as tetracycline or too much fluoride. At this condition you can consult your dentist about tooth-whitening options. It includes a number of whitening [...]

Why not? Because they’ll yellow your teeth eventually. They contain abrasive ingredients like baking soda, which scrape off a little bit of tooth enamel by way of “whitening” your teeth. At first, you might think your teeth look a little whiter. But over the months and years, as enamel is gradually removed, the layer below [...]

Having bad breath can be humiliating and embarrassing, especially when you know that people are joking and criticizing you about it. It’s also frustrating trying to cure bad breath. So, what I’m going to do is share with you some tips on getting rid of bad breath. That way, you will have more confidence and [...]

Keeping kids’ teeth healthy requires more than brushing and flossing twice a day. Optimal nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are equally important when it comes to ensuring that your child’s teeth grow strong and straight and remain free of decay. The best time to start working towards a healthy set of teeth for your little [...]

Toothache can make life a misery. Whether it is a constant throbbing pain or a sharp, sudden stab when we eat or drink, it usually indicates that one of our teeth is not as healthy as it should be. A visit to the dentist beckons. Many people try to delay their visits to the dentist [...]

First impressions last. When you meet people for the first time – whether it is a first date, a new business prospects, your partner’s parents or your next-door neighbour – a smile helps to break the ice and make people warm to you. The problem is that most of us do not have a perfect [...]

What happens when your tooth starts to decay? If you let plaque build up on your teeth, then the bacteria in the plaque can turn to acid which erodes the tooth. If this acid erodes the tooth for long enough, then the tooth starts to decay. Luckily, your teeth are made of strong stuff. They [...]