What Triggers a Canker Sore?
A canker sore, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean days of discomfort.
A canker sore, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean days of discomfort.
Here’s a handy guide that can help parents navigate the toothbrush aisle the next time they need to replace a child’s toothbrush.
On average, boys and men are up to 20% less likely to brush twice a day than girls and women.
The reason daily brushing and flossing are so important for keeping harmful oral bacteria populations under control is that they reproduce very quickly.
Women face a different set of challenges than men do in caring for their teeth and gums.
Many health issues rarely impact children, but that’s not the case with gum disease.
Smoking is an incredibly unhealthy habit for the entire body, and that includes teeth and gums.
Toothaches are never fun, particularly for little kids who might not know what’s happening.
Diabetes (any type) tends to make good dental health a much more difficult goal to achieve.