 Tips
Try to determine the cause of your sores. Many people find that certain foods trigger an outbreak. When you first get a sore, try to recall what you ate ... [full story] |
Strong, healthy teeth help you look best. If you don't take care of your teeth, it won't be long before cavities and unhealthy gums make your mouth very, very sore. ... [full story] |
Playing with your braces can become a problem. You could cause damage to both your teeth and the expensive equipment in your mouth. Learn how to stop before something bad ... [full story] |
To combat periodontal disease, one must be able to clean under the gum line, where pockets form between teeth and gums in the presence of decay.
Brushing for five minutes ... [full story] |
Bleeding gums are not uncommon, and most often, the culprits are either brushing too hard or flossing infrequently. Beyond lightening up with the toothbrush and/or flossing more regularly (every day, ... [full story] |
Relieve a minor toothache or stop gums from bleeding.
Steps
Press a dampened tea bag against the cavity or sore gums.
Rinse the mouth 3x a day with ... [full story] |
After your wisdom teeth have been pulled, there's a lot of pain. Here are some steps and tips to prepare you for post-surgery.
Steps
Make sure you make your appointment ... [full story] |
Tips
This works best for teeth that are falling out naturally anyway, like children's decidious teeth. All gone!
This only works properly when the tooth is no longer anchored by ... [full story] |
Gingivitis is a condition of inflamed gingiva caused by plaque and poor oral hygiene. Good news, though is that it is easily treated with improved oral hygiene and by visiting ... [full story] |
Tips
Get ready to smile a lot and flash your teeth once they are removed.
Buy a bunch of gum and popcorn and eat and chew away once they are off. [full story] |
So you're scared of the dentist? Don't worry, you're not alone. Here are some helpful guidelines to help you overcome your fear, or at least not let it keep ... [full story] |
If someone you know seems to suffer from a "failure to bathe", you don't have to suffer in silence. There's no great way to address the issue, but there are ... [full story] |
Herpes labialis, also known as cold sores or fever blisters, are painful lesions which usually form on the lips, chin, cheeks, or nostrils. The blisters typically turn into yellow-crusted ... [full story] |
How to fix that stubborn loose wire on your braces until your orthodontist can fix it.
Steps
Grab some dental wax. Your dentist or orthodontist will most likely provide ... [full story] |
Aspirin solution helps relieve dry socket pain. When you have a tooth removed, it will leave an empty socket behind. It is called dry socket when the clot or "scab" ... [full story] |
Taking a trip to the dentist can be a tough time. Don't go through it again, if you don't have to.
Steps
Take care of your teeth.
Eat complex carbohydrate food ... [full story] |
Here's an easy and simple way to gradually whiten your teeth.
Steps
First take two small pieces of foil and fold them so they will fit the size of your ... [full story] |
Do you have yellow or even worse - orange - teeth? These simple home remedies will help you have perfect white teeth
Steps
Take a teaspoon of lemon juice and ... [full story] |
Everybody brushes their teeth with normal toothpaste, right? Well, with this at-home product, you can brush your teeth and make them whiter in fourteen days!
Steps
Get your toothbrush wet ... [full story] |
Tips
Avoid food that will stain your teeth, like coffee, and soda. Smoking stains your teeth too.
Warnings
If your gums look swollen or hurt after doing ... [full story] |
