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!

For centuries, human beings have innovated new technology or products and started implementing them into their lives before really understanding the risks associated with them. Countless accidents, fatalities, injuries, and illnesses have occurred as a result, leading to new regulations about their use. The same concept applies to vaping. Originally viewed as a healthier option than traditional cigarettes, vaping became the latest craze a few years ago, and many jumped on the bandwagon, but it now appears that vaping carries many of the same risks as traditional smoking does to your oral health!

As someone with diabetes, you know what you should and shouldn’t do, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you understand why. However, failing to take care of your body can impact several essential functions, and poor maintenance for individual functions like your mouth can affect your overall well-being. In terms of diabetes and gum disease, the benefits of managing both well are thoroughly documented in studies because these two are linked! But how? Keep reading to learn about the connection between gum disease and diabetes and what you can do to ensure a long-term confident smile and healthy body.

Throughout the world, coffee has become one of the most important beverages for adults, leading to a dedicated holiday for it: National Coffee Day on September 29. Whether you stay at home with little kids, work in a high rise building downtown, or wake up with the sun to farm, coffee simultaneously warms, calms, and energizes you. It can also help you feel less cranky! However, it does have some downsides. With the knowledge and tips below, you can cherish your daily coffee without sacrificing your teeth!

When you’ve had a hard day, you may feel mentally exhausted and discouraged. Your boss might not appreciate you, or you may have other frustrations in life, but as you approach your front door, you hear scratching on the other side. As you unlock the door with a smile, your dog rushes to you, tail wagging furiously. You bend down to pet and play with your fur baby, who is always thrilled to see you and loves you no matter what.

They shower you with wet licks on the face and bring you their favorite toy covered in their slobber. “A dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s,” you repeat the popular saying and shrug, but is this true or just a myth? Should you feel comfortable with your dog’s licks or their slobber on things you touch? Keep reading to learn the truth about dog versus human oral health.

Entering college brings so many new and interesting experiences for those just entering adulthood, including squeezing into a tiny dorm. You may want to move everything out of your parent’s house right now, but you will have limited space to work with. You have to stick to essentials you’ll use over the next semester or two. Especially with shared bathrooms, you don’t want to have tons of supplies for your needs, including for your dental hygiene, but you must have certain items to keep your smile in healthy, strong condition. Here are some things you need to include in your dorm dental kit this upcoming year at college!

When you see your child in the rearview mirror as you leave them to start college, you can’t help but feel amazed at how much they’ve grown and wonder if they need you anymore. Don’t worry; they still do! From advice about handling practical, everyday issues to dealing with a significant emergency, they will learn to appreciate your wisdom and experience. Before you drive away from your college student, however, make sure you help them choose an emergency dentist nearby. Keep reading to learn why this is an important decision to make in advance, what you can do to help, and what to look for.

This time of year brings such anticipation to meet new teachers and classmates, buy school supplies, and have exciting experiences. Whether you are or have a child who is a student or not, you’re supposed to get evaluated twice a year by your dentist, which can feel like a school test. How can you ace your next dental exam? You can follow these common back-to-school tips to get your oral health in order!

Research reveals time and time again that spending time out in the sun benefits the human body overall. You need the Vitamin D the sun provides, and being out in fresh air can relax your body and relieve stress. However, especially during the summer months, you must wear sunscreen if you want to avoid sunburn and skin cancer.

Unfortunately, a portion of skin that is often neglected in application is your lips! As a result, the area in and around your mouth becomes more susceptible to developing oral cancer. In this post, you’ll learn more about this deadly disease and how to protect your lips from sun damage.