As you sit across from and next to loved ones at the Thanksgiving table, you feel joy and gratitude, as well as a little concern about any off-color comments that might pop out from relatives. Your stomach aches with anticipation for the meal ahead. However, after dinner, will your white smile look less brilliant? Unfortunately, traditional holiday foods can noticeably stain your teeth. Keep reading to learn which dishes have the highest risk of discoloration and what you can do to have the best of both worlds: Thanksgiving feasting and a white smile.

If the COVID-19 pandemic taught people anything about infection, it is that humans can infect others with some significant diseases in simple ways. You may find yourself washing your hands more often, coughing into your elbow, or wearing a mask if you feel a little under the weather to protect yourself and those around you. When it comes to other diseases, however, you may wonder whether they are transferable. For instance, is gingivitis, an oral condition, contagious? Can someone pass it to you with a sneeze or kiss? Learn more about gingivitis and find out!