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What Can Your Tongue Tell You?

What Can Your Tongue Tell You?

Dental Health and Your Tongue

If you’re sick or stressed out, your tongue can tell the tale. Here are some common tongue conditions that can point to health problems. What is your tongue saying about you?

Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?

Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?

Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?

Your teeth may be hard, but they need gentle treatment when it comes to cleaning. Overbrushing, using hard toothbrushes, and brushing too hard are common mistakes that can weaken your teeth. Here’s how to know if you need to slow down on the brushing.

Occasional Gum Pain?

Occasional Gum Pain?

What Causes Occasional Gum Pain?

Sometimes, you feel a nagging sensation in your gums. It might feel like a piece of food is stuck there, but it doesn’t go away when you floss or rinse. If you experience intermittent gum pain, there could be several reasons. Don’t ignore it. Gum problems don’t usually go away on their own, and discomfort is a sign that something needs medical attention.

Which Floss Size Should You Use?

Which Floss Size Should You Use?

About Dental Floss

Buying dental floss used to be simple. You had a choice between waxed and unwaxed, and that was it. Today, you can find a dizzying number of dental floss types in your local store. What are the differences between them, and which one is right for you?

When and How to Use a Saltwater Mouth Rinse

When and How to Use a Saltwater Mouth Rinse

Saltwater Mouth Rinse

Saltwater rinses have been around for a long time. Historians say there’s evidence people have been using salt water remedies for thousands of years.