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GUM PROBLEM BASICS: SORE, SWOLLEN AND BLEEDING GUMS
Do your gums bleed frequently? Does it hurt your gums when you brush your teeth? You’re not alone. Millions of people have the same problems. Sore, swollen and bleeding gums are not all that uncommon and could be caused by a number of things. It could be something as small and easy to fix as […]
Osteoporosis and oral health
Osteoporosis — which literally means porous bone — is a disease that lowers the density of bones in the body, drastically increasing risk of fractures, and because it’s a silent progressive disease, you likely won’t know you have osteoporosis until that first painful fracture occurs. It’s a disease that’s largely caused by the loss of […]
Can unhealthy gums lead to skin problems?
There are countless reasons why your dentist wants you to have healthy gums: to prevent tooth loss, to prevent painful swelling, the list goes on. But a new study done by doctors at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center suggests that there’s even more to healthy gums: healthy skin. The doctors asked psoriasis patients about […]
All about the Colgate smart toothbrush
You’ve heard of smart phones, smart TVs, smart watches, the list goes on. But a smart toothbrush? Yes, it’s (almost) here. Colgate is introducing the Plaqless Pro smart electric toothbrush in 2020. When it’s released, it will be the first toothbrush to detect “biofilm buildup” (or dental plaque) and coach in real time while you […]
How to treat a tongue burn
Did you get a little too excited about your piping hot latte? Did that excitement turn into pain when you sipped it too quickly and burned your tongue? Ouch! Burning your tongue or mouth with hot food or liquid is often painful, but it’s also pretty common. If it’s not too serious, you can most […]
Why jocks have rotting teeth — even if they brush twice daily
Athletes are known to take extra special care of their bodies. After all, they need them to excel on the field, right? Although their oral care routines are seemingly no different (94 percent of athletes surveyed said they brushed twice daily and flossed regularly), a study of a few hundred athletes showed their oral health […]
7 Common and Surprising Things That Can Ruin Your Teeth
We’ve all heard over and over that sugar is bad for your teeth, but there’s a long list of other things that can harm your oral health – and some of them are surprising. Here are seven other obvious – and not so obvious – things that can ruin your smile: Biting things that […]