You’ve just finished your favorite pasta dish and although enjoyable, you don’t necessarily want to make it obvious to others what you just ate. Realizing that you can smell the garlic each time you speak, you are eager to get rid of the odor. But should you choose chewing gum or breath mints? Which one is better? Keep reading to find out which option will keep your breath smelling fresh.

Have you been grappling with the challenges of long-term tooth loss? If so, you may be eager to determine whether dentures are still a suitable solution for you. Over time, dentures have consistently demonstrated their reliability and popularity as an option for replacing missing teeth, providing countless patients with both functional and aesthetic advantages. To find out if individuals who have experienced prolonged tooth loss can still consider dentures, read on.

According to a survey conducted by Statista, nearly 74% of Americans have a cup of coffee every day, and an additional 18% drink it most days. An overwhelming majority of people need coffee to get up in the morning, and if you’re one of them, you might wonder whether oral surgery could make that a problem.

If you have a tooth extraction coming up, that could put a damper on your coffee habit. Here’s why that is and what you should expect tooth extraction aftercare to look like for you.

It’s often thought that root canal therapy is one of the most dreaded treatments to have to need. However, the fear surrounding it is just media hype over the decades. In reality, the pain you experience before the procedure is much worse than the actual treatment itself. Most people report only mild discomfort once their tooth has been cleaned out and restored by their dentist. And the good news is that you get to keep a complete smile since root canal therapy saves pearly whites! This is why it is worth the cost. But what factors determine the overall pricing of root canal therapy? Here’s what to know.

Summertime is full of fun. From sunny vacations to outings with family and friends, there are endless ways to soak up this sunny time of year. No matter how you choose to spend your summer months, one thing can be counted on: summer treats and eats! However, not all of them are best to indulge in if you wear braces. Read on to learn which summer foods to go for and which ones to avoid to keep the journey to your straighter smile on track.

You don’t have to be rich or famous to benefit from cosmetic dentistry because there are more options than ever before, which means there’s a solution to fit your budget. Dental bonding ranks among the most popular elective services every year because it’s affordable, effective, and convenient. You won’t have to spend your life’s savings or undergo a lengthy procedure to revamp your pearly whites. Here’s how much you can expect to pay when choosing dental bonding to enhance your smile.

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When you have a tooth extracted, you can free yourself from the discomfort that you may have been feeling for a long time, and potentially protect the rest of your teeth from a spreading infection.

However, tooth extractions can involve a fair amount of trauma to the mouth, and you have to be careful after the surgery that you don’t develop any complications. For example, dry socket is a painful condition that comes from mismanagement of healing. If you want to know more about dry socket and how you can prevent it, here’s a guide that may be able to help you.

Cavities are areas of tooth decay that are mainly caused by poor oral hygiene. If left untreated for too long, they will continue to worsen until the tooth becomes infected. At this point, the only way to save the tooth is with a root canal. This procedure is said to be no more painful than having a large cavity filled by many patients, but how long does it take? Keep reading to learn how long you can expect root canal treatment and recovery to take.

Overbites are a common orthodontic concern that occurs when the upper teeth don’t properly align with the lower ones and protrude over them. Though it’s normal to have a minor overbite, too much of one can lead to serious oral health problems. That’s where orthodontic treatment comes in. Invisalign and braces can be used to correct overbites and give you a more gorgeous grin. Continue reading to learn four reasons why you should have your overbite corrected.

In the internet age, home remedies pop up faster than ever, and can spread incredibly far without being checked. That’s as true for dentistry as it is for any other field of healthcare. One popular home remedy you may have seen has to do with turmeric and its alleged ability to give you a whiter smile. Everyone would love to remove stains from their teeth, so it’s worth looking into whether there’s any truth to this claim. Here’s a guide that can tell you everything you want to know about turmeric’s whitening abilities.