At every dental appointment, dental patients are reminded of the importance of their at-home oral hygiene practices: Brush your teeth, floss, rinse and so on. Everyone knows the basics, but have you heard of tongue scraping?
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Why Does My Tooth Ache?
Toothaches are a common reason for dental visits. Most pain or discomfort is due to cavities. However, there are a number of other potential causes as well.
What Determines the Price of a Crown?
“How much does a crown cost?” It may seem like a simple question to ask your dentist, but the answer is more complex that you might think.
Get to Know Your Oral Microbiome
The microbiomes of our mouths are filled with hundreds of different types of bacteria, and contrary to what you might expect, most of them are not harmful.
Is Luxury Toothpaste Worth It?
There seems to be a luxury revolution happening in personal care goods of all kinds, and oral hygiene is the latest category of consumer products to get an indulgent makeover.