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Home Remedies for Dental Problems
Updated: 2/6/2020 Dental work is expensive. And while a dentist should always be seen for major issues, short-term solutions for more minor problems may be available at little to no cost. Many common household items can be used to relieve dental pain, reduce bleeding...
The Ultimate Guide to Teeth Whitening
Updated: 2/6/2020 We all long for whiter teeth. According to a Harris Interactive survey sponsored by Philips Sonicare, 55% of adults believe that the friendliness of a person is revealed in their smile. Additionally, 78% believe that a smile reflects a person’s...
Choosing the Best Toothpaste for Your Teeth
Updated: 2/7/2020 When you go to the store to buy a new tube of toothpaste, you expect it to be a simple task. Yet when you arrive at the toothpaste aisle, the number of choices is overwhelming. Should you get whitening? Extra-whitening? Tartar control? What's the...
How to Treat Mouth Tissue Damage at Home
Updated: 3/12/2020 Cold sores. Bitten cheeks. Bleeding gums. We all experience multiple forms of mouth tissue damage throughout our lives. While the pain that accompanies many of these problems can be very discomforting, there are some measures you can take to ease...
Are Careington and 1Dental the Same Thing?
Updated: 2/11/2020 Confused about the connection between Careington and 1Dental? Are you wondering where Aetna fits into all this? Here we explain some common questions you may run into as you pursue the best dental savings for your family. How 1Dental is Connected...
Root Canal Myth #5: It Is Better to Just Pull the Tooth
Updated: 3/04/2020 Root Canal Awareness Week is March 25-31 this year, and we're debunking a popular root canal myth every day this week. MYTH #5: It is better to just pull the tooth Many people believe that the benefits to root canal therapy are short-term and will...
Root Canal Myth #4: Root Canals Are a Lengthy Process
Updated: 2/13/2020 Root Canal Awareness Week is March 25-31 this year, and we'll be debunking a popular root canal myth every day this week. MYTH #4: Root canals are a lengthy process and require several appointments. For some reason, many people think of root canal...
Root Canal Myth #3: They Are Unnecessary if You’re Not in Pain
Updated: 2/13/2020 Root Canal Awareness Week is March 25-31 this year, and we'll be debunking a popular root canal myth every day this week. MYTH #3: Root canals are unnecessary if you are not in pain. Just because you're not in pain doesn't necessarily mean that your...
Root Canal Myth #2: Root Canals Cause Illness
Updated: 2/13/2020 Root Canal Awareness Week is March 25-31 this year, and we'll be debunking a popular root canal myth every day this week. MYTH #2: Root canals cause illness. One common misconception about root canals is that they can have negative effects on...
Root Canal Myth #1: Treatment is Painful
Updated: 2/13/2020 Root Canal Awareness Week is March 25-31 this year, and we'll be debunking a popular root canal myth every day this week. MYTH #1: Root canal treatment is painful. Root Canal. Hearing the term probably makes you wince. For most people, the first...
Top Pediatric Dentist Blogs
Updated: 2/13/2020 It's the final day of National Children's Dental Health Month, so we wanted to highlight some children's dentists (called pediatric dentists) who have done a great job interacting around the web and spreading the word about children's dental...
Which Types of Soda Are the Worst for Your Teeth?
Someone recently asked us, "What's the worst soda for your teeth?" and we realized that's probably a common question. Everyone knows soda is "bad for your teeth," but surely some are better than others. Here we'll explore what it actually does to your teeth, which...
Guide to Cosmetic Dentistry and Insurance Coverage
Despite its booming popularity, cosmetic dentistry is often surrounded by questions and uncertainty. Some people associate it with fake smiles and Hollywood dentists, while some find out that fixing their chipped tooth might actually fit under the cosmetic category for their dental plan. Keep reading to find out what cosmetic dentistry is, and how to know if dental insurance will cover it.
Our Favorite Jack-O-Lantern Smiles
Happy Halloween! To celebrate, we put together a list of our Top 10 Jack-O-Lanterns With the Craziest Smiles from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did!10. Carved by Roy at the Quick Shot Artist blog, this one has a cute, childlike grin that looks...
New Taste Bud “Bitter Blocker” May Improve Sense of Taste
Updated: 2/18/2020 Do you sometimes get a bitter taste from eating dark chocolate or olives? Or that bitter feeling that occurs when drinking your daily cup of coffee? Researchers may have found a solution to isolate the pleasant tastes and eliminate the bitter ones....
