How do I know if I have healthy or unhealthy gums? Healthy gums are pain-free, firm, and pink. Unhealthy gums, on the other hand, might be red or swollen, or might appear to be receding—that is, pulling away from the teeth. If you notice that your gums bleed when you...
Everyone’s teeth are sensitive to some degree; many people refrain from biting into ice cream, for example, because it’s just a little too cold to enjoy eating it that way. Tooth sensitivity exists on a spectrum, however, and it can quickly edge into outright...
Do you avoid smiling in photographs? Do you feel self-conscious when you open your mouth? Are you disappointed when you catch sight of your teeth in the mirror? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Surveys have found that around 65% of...
As you face the various challenges and considerations that have arisen due to COVID-19, we understand that some things may be falling by the wayside. Don’t let your teeth be one of them! In fact, safeguarding your oral health is a critical part of keeping yourself...
See if you can guess what our facts and trivia are about from this riddle! “It costs nothing, but creates much. It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give. It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.” If you guessed a...
