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  • Teeth whitening options: what will work for me?

  • Should You Use a Fluoride Mouth Rinse?

    As an adult, however, there are times when you are at higher risk for tooth decay, and a fluoride rinse may be an appropriate addition to your oral hygiene routine. Learn more here.
  • The Facts About Fluoride

    While tap water is your first line of defense, if your tap water doesn't have added fluoride, talk to your dentist to find out how you'd benefit from other sources.
  • What Does Fluoride Do To Protect Your Smile?

    If you've ever wondered what fluoride does to improve your oral health and fight cavities, here's what you need to know.
  • Why Use A Fluoride Free Toothpaste?

    Should you be using a fluoride-free toothpaste? The answer has a lot to do with your age. Learn more about fluoride and whether to use it or not here.
  • Antiseptic Vs Antibacterial Mouthwash: What's the Difference?

    Mouthwash can freshen your breath and protect against cavities. When it comes to antiseptic vs antibacterial mouthwash, is one better than the other?
  • What Are the Best Foods for Gum Health?

    Many people have heard that milk is good for their bones and carrots are good for their eyes. But what are the best foods for healthy gums? Learn more.
  • Can Fluoride Help Adults?

    The use of fluoride can benefit both children and adults. Research has shown that fluoride applied directly to the teeth is important for fighting decay. Learn more here.
  • Halitosis (Bad Breath) Causes, Treatment and More | Colgate®

    Halitosis, or bad breath, can be a common symptom of poor oral hygiene and care. Read our articles on potential causes and how to treat it.
  • Wisdom Teeth

  • Cleft Lip/Palate

  • Early Orthodontics

  • Developmental Disabilities

  • Diabetes & Other Endocrine Disorders

  • Oral Care During Pregnancy

  • Gum Sensitivity Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and More | Colgate®

    Gum sensitivity can be caused by a number of factors. Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for gum sensitivity here.
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  • Receding Gums Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and More | Colgate®

    Receding gums are when your gums pull back from the tooth surface and can be a form of gum disease. Find out what causes receding gums and how to treat them.
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  • Bleeding Gums Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and More | Colgate®`

    Learn about the causes and treatments for bleeding gums, including gum disease and gingivitis, as well as ways to stop the common problem.
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  • Cracked Tooth Syndrome

  • Dental Emergencies & Sports Safety

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  • Teen Oral Care

  • Root Canals

  • Sealants

  • Threats to Dental Health

  • Dentures

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  • Gum Disease

  • Can Receding Gums Grow Back?

  • What to Do About Gum Swelling

    Swollen gums are a common problem and can have many different causes. If you are suffering from gum swelling that lasts longer than a few days, you should contact your dental professional.
  • Five Things You Can Do If Your Gums Are Bleeding

  • What Causes Bad Breath?

    Bad breath can be an embarrassing issue for some individuals and may even lead to awkwardness in social settings. Knowing what causes bad breath is important because the problem could be a sign of a more serious dental or medical issue.
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  • Bleeding Gums Treatment and Home Remedies

    Bleeding gums when you brush or floss are often an early symptom of gum problems, which can lead to more advanced issues.
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  • Prevent Diabetes Problems, Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

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  • How Porcelain Dental Veneers Can Rebuild Your Smile

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  • Facts About Diabetes and Dry Mouth

  • What are Veneers and How Should You Care for Them?

  • Dental Veneers: Pros And Cons

  • Dental Health Care for Children with Special Needs

  • Retainers After Braces: Types And Maintenance

  • How Do Veneers Work?

  • How Much Do Braces Cost?

    So how much do braces cost for kids? First, it's necessary to identify the type of braces for your child and the duration of the treatment.
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  • 3 Tricks to Make Flossing with Braces Easier

  • How Long Do Veneers Last?

    How long do veneers last? The answer depends heavily upon how you care for them. Learn how to care for them and more, here.
  • How Long Do You Have To Wear A Retainer After Your Braces Come Off?

  • Tooth Sensitive to Hot or Cold? What It Means and How to Help

  • Preventing And Treating Exposed Dentine

    Exposed dentine can be annoying and painful, but there are many ways to prevent enamel erosion and treat the related tooth sensitivity. Find out more, with Colgate®.
  • Sensitive Teeth: Causes and Treatment

    It is estimated that one in eight people in the United Kingdom experience tooth sensitivity. So what causes sensitive teeth? Any number of dental problems. Find your answers here.
  • Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Sugar?

  • How Tooth Nerve Pain Occurs

    Here are some foods and drinks to avoid when suffering from tooth pain, and some insight into how the nerve becomes exposed in the first place.
  • What a Tooth Sensitive to Pressure Means for Mouth Health

  • Sensitive Teeth After Cleaning By The Dentist

    If you experience sensitive teeth after a cleaning or root planing treatment, and it continues longer than a week, read the following help and advice.
  • Treat Super-Sensitive Teeth With Sensitive Toothpaste

    Sensitivity in the teeth can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. Fortunately, sensitive toothpaste can often be the answer to your pain by Colgate.
  • What to Use for Sensitive Teeth in Children

  • Is One Sensitive Tooth a Serious Issue?

  • The Best Toothpaste For Sensitive Teeth: What's In It?

  • Sensitive Gums vs. Sensitive Teeth

  • Sensitive Teeth after Cleaning by the Dentist

  • How to Relieve Sensitive Teeth (Naturally)

  • Managing Sensitive Teeth After Whitening

  • Sensitive Gums? Three Surprising Causes

  • Treatment Options for Tooth Sensitivity

  • How Does Mouthwash for Sensitive Teeth Work?

  • Dental Visits – The Dentist Visit And What To Expect

  • How Often Should You Go to the Dentist?

    While it’s true that a twice-yearly cleaning schedule is a good rule of thumb for many people, scheduling dentist appointments should be based on each person’s oral hygiene, habits and medical conditions.
  • What Causes Sensitive Teeth?

  • What Is Tooth Sensitivity?

  • How Oral Health and Heart Disease Are Connected

  • Dentistry For Kids: Focus On Fun, Not Fear

  • Dentist Requirements: What It Takes To Become A Dentist

    Dentist requirements extend beyond additional education, though. Your dentist needed to pass a number of tests and more. Find out additional information here.
  • Causes and Treatments of Extremely Sensitive Teeth

  • Goodbye Baby Tooth: Celebrating the Tooth Fairy's Last Visit

  • How to Assemble a Tooth Fairy Kit

  • Tooth Fairy Letters Can Help Answer Kids' Questions

    A tooth fairy letter can help children answer questions about their teeth as well as encourage kids to take care of their teeth. Find out more, here.
  • Snoring: Talk to Your Dentist to Get Help

  • Finding a Dentist

  • Respiratory Diseases and Conditions

  • Tooth Fairy Ideas

  • Tooth Extraction and Dry Sockets

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  • Wisdom Teeth Symptoms That Indicate It's Time For Extraction

    Have you ever felt like you were teething as an adult? It was probably in the back of your mouth, and the swelling you felt there was really a tooth trying to erupt.
  • Wisdom Teeth Anaesthesia Options

  • Tooth Swelling: Causes and How to Relieve Discomfort

  • What Age Do Wisdom Teeth Come In?

    If you and your teen are maintaining your regular dental appointments, you'll be in good stead to track that the wisdom teeth are erupting healthily or catch if they need intervention.
  • How Do Eating Disorders Affect Your Mouth?

  • Wisdom tooth extraction

  • What Are Wisdom Teeth? What Are They Used For?

  • Cleft Palate and Your Child's Teeth

  • Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

  • Is Cleft Lip Genetic?

    A cleft lip is a split or separation that occurs between the fourth and seventh week of pregnancy, where the developing tissues of the baby's lip don't join completely.
  • Wisdom Teeth Pain Relief: How To Find Comfort

  • What Is an Impacted Tooth?

  • 7 ways to get rid of mouth ulcers naturally

  • What is the Recovery Time after Wisdom Teeth Removal?

  • What are Wisdom Teeth?

  • Sensitive Teeth During Pregnancy: What to Expect and How to Cope

  • What Are Sulphur Burps?

  • Dry Socket Prevention: Caring For Yourself After An Extraction

    A tooth extraction should be uneventful, and if you follow a few dry socket prevention tips, your recovery will be just as smooth. Find out more, here.
  • Pain After Having a Tooth Removed: 3 Tips to Help Your Kids Keep Brushing

  • Tooth Extraction Healing Time: What's Normal?

  • Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction: Understanding and Prevention

  • Oral Health Through Pregnancy

  • Tooth Removal / Tooth Extractions

  • Autoimmune Diseases' Effect on Oral Health

  • Tooth Extraction: What You Need to Know

  • The Value of a Teeth X-Ray

  • What Is a Panoramic Dental X-ray?

  • Understanding Dental X-Rays

  • Drinking after Wisdom Teeth Removal: Do's and Don'ts

  • Oral Manifestations of Celiac: Teeth Issues & More

  • Blisters in Mouth Tissue and Treatment

  • Bumps On The Back Of The Tongue: Normal Or Abnormal?

    Bumps on the back of the tongue can occur due to sores and infections among other conditions. Consult your dentist if you notice abnormal bumps.
  • Lupus Symtoms and Oral Health

  • Chemotherapy & Your Mouth

  • Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist (Before Cancer Treatment)

  • Can Tooth Enamel Be Restored?

    Can weakened tooth enamel be repaired? It depends on the state it's in. Keeping tooth enamel healthy is most effective when done through prevention. Here's how.
  • How Xerostomia Occurs During Breast Cancer Treatment

  • Early Signs Of Mouth Cancer

  • How do I Care for my Teeth as an Adult?

  • Three Ways A TMJ Massage Can Relieve Jaw Pain

    A TMJ disorder is usually the result of inflamed and painful chewing muscles around your jaw. Luckily, a TMJ massage can act as an effective, non-medicinal solution.
  • What is Good Oral Hygiene?

  • Jaw Pain Causes: Why You Might Be Feeling Pain

  • Excessive Saliva: Ptyalism causes and treatment

  • Tips For Relieving Sinus Infection Tooth Pain

  • Coated Tongue: What a White Tongue Means and How to Treat It

  • What Causes a Swollen Gum Around One Tooth?

  • The Dangers Of Using A Plaque Scraper At Home

  • What is the TMJ?

  • How To Prevent Tartar Build-up On Teeth

    Tartar build-up on teeth can often be prevented by regular brushing, but you'll need the help of your dentist to remove it if it decides to stick around.
  • Causes and Treatment of Plaque On Teeth

  • Dislocation of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

  • Bleeding Gums When Flossing: Should You Call Your Dentist?

  • Tips for Removing Plaque

  • What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)?

  • What's Causing Your Facial And Jaw Pain?

  • When a Clicking Jaw Is a Sign of TMD

  • Sealant for Teeth: What You Need to Know

  • What is Tartar?

  • Myths About Root Canal Treatment

  • The Benefits of Dental Sealants for Children

  • What can you do with the severe pain after root canal?

  • What is Plaque?

  • The Truth About Root Canal Pain

  • Dental Sealants

  • What Causes Red Spots on the Roof of Your Mouth?

  • How to Get Rid of a Cold Sore Fast

    These sores are common and will go away on their own, but if you have a major event coming up, you might be wondering how to get rid of a cold sore fast.
  • Perioral Dermatitis: Why Is There a Rash Around My Mouth?

  • Managing A Blood Blister In The Mouth

    If you've ever had the displeasure of accidentally biting your cheek while chewing food, you might recall a sore forming in the area. While mouth sores caused by cheek biting are usually no cause for concern, what if you notice a sore in the mouth that's filled with blood? Finding a blood blister in the mouth may be worrying, but rest assured that these blisters are generally harmless and may heal on their own.
  • Tonsil Stones: What are they?

  • Sore Roof of Mouth Behind Front Teeth: Dealing and Healing

  • Lie Bumps: What are they?

  • Angular Cheilitis: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment

  • How To Prevent A Cold Sore Scab

    If you suffer from cold sores, you know that the accompanying redness and blisters can make you feel self-conscious. But when those blisters become scabs and possibly scars, what should be a fairly short-term issue can have long-term repercussions. Cold sore scabs can be the result of picking and irritation, so make sure that you properly care for and prevent cold sores to stop them from becoming worse over time. By educating yourself on what can cause a cold sore scab and result in scarring, you can heal faster so cold sores don't become a permanent problem.
  • 3 Types Of Tongue Blisters And How To Treat Them

  • When Is A Cold Sore No Longer Contagious?

  • Is The Sore On Your Tongue Serious?

  • Eight Common Oral Mouth Infections

  • What A Sore Throat And Tongue Can Mean

  • What Is A Mouth Cyst?

  • Toothpaste On Cold Sores: Does It Work?

  • Soothing Mouth Ulcer Treatment Tips

  • Lip Fungus: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

  • Five Burning Tongue Remedies That Soothe and Heal

  • What are cold sores and fever blister of the mouth?

  • White Spot on the Tongue: Is It Serious?

  • Sore On The Roof Of Your Mouth? Four Possible Causes

  • STDs of the Mouth and How to Avoid Them

  • What are Canker and Mouth Sores?

  • How a Salt Water Mouth Rinse Benefits Oral Health

  • Five Simple Burning Tongue Causes And Solutions

  • Dental Abscesses And Infection In Gums: What You Need To Know

  • Tooth Abscess and Gum Abscess

  • Gingivitis: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

    Gingivitis can be reversed by eliminating the tartar and biofilm build-up that are causing the irritation in your gums. Learn more here.
  • Bone Graft for Dental Implants: Understanding the Possibility

  • Dental Implant Procedure

  • Gum Disease 101

    Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to affect the bone that supports your teeth. Find out the causes of gum disease and how to prevent it.
  • Gum Irritation Four Self-Induced Causes

    Gum irritation has many possible causes, but some of them come from a personal habit you may not be paying attention to. Here are a few you should know.
  • What are Dental Implants?

  • Sore Gums Causes and Treatments

    Worried about bleeding or sore gums? Find out what may be causing them and what you can do to prevent gum pain and damage. Learn more.
  • Dental Implants: A Permanent Tooth Replacement to Consider

  • Bleeding Gums Treatment and Home Remedies

    You brush your teeth. You floss or clean in between them. Then, you notice your gums are bleeding a little. You may think this isn’t a big deal (and maybe it’s not), but you should have your dental professional check it out.
  • What Is Gingivitis? Signs And Symptoms

    People with gingivitis have inflamed gum tissue around their teeth. This condition is caused by bacteria found in dental plaque.
  • Four Questions You Might Have About Chlorhexidine Gluconate Mouthwash

  • Chewing Tips After a Filling

  • Four Signs Of Healthy Interdental Papilla

  • Can Receding Gums Grow Back?

    If you think your teeth look longer than they did before, it could be because of your gums. Gum recession happens for many reasons, from brushing your teeth with too much pressure to grinding your teeth.
  • What is Gum Disease?

  • What to Do About Gum Swelling

    Swollen gums are a common problem and can have many different causes. If you are suffering from gum swelling that lasts longer than a few days, you should contact your dental professional.
  • Five Things You Can Do If Your Gums Are Bleeding

    You're brushing your teeth and notice a bit of pink when you spit out the toothpaste. You might notice some bleeding when you floss.
  • Receding Gums. Treatment And Causes

    It can be scary and painful to have receding gums, but you don't need to worry. There are several steps you can take at home that may serve as effective treatment for receding gums, depending on the severity of the problem.
  • Tooth Decay Treatment

  • How To Find Dental Insurance That Covers Braces For Adults

  • Fillings: the Basics

  • What Can You Do About Missing Teeth?

  • Tooth Pain After a Filling: Is It Normal?

  • What Are Dentures Made Of?

  • What is a Filling?

  • Dental Amalgam: A Health Risk?

  • Flexible Dentures: What Are They?

  • Fractured And Broken TeethFractured And Broken Teeth

  • What are Sports Mouth Guards?

  • What to do if you bit your tongue

  • Dry Socket Symptoms: When, Where and Why Dry Sockets Happen

  • Can I Use Clove Oil For Toothache Pain?

  • Full Dentures, Partial Dentures, Denture Care – Learn More

  • Safety Chart

  • What are Dentures?

  • Four Options For Fixing A Chipped Tooth Fast

    Fixing a chipped tooth as soon as it happens ensures your mishap doesn't cause further problems, but what are your options? Find out more, here.
  • What to Do If You Have a Cracked Molar

  • Injured Tooth: What Should I Do?

  • Cracked Front Tooth: What You Can Do

  • Your Dental Crown Procedure: What To Expect

    Your dentist may recommend that you undergo a dental crown procedure for one of several reasons:… Read more at Colgate.com
  • Different Types Of Dental Crowns

  • What are Dental Crowns and Tooth Bridges?

  • Detecting and Treating a Cracked Tooth

  • The Difference Between Sedation Vs. Anaesthesia

  • Improving My Smile (Tooth Whitening and Tooth Bonding)

  • How to Straighten Teeth: Three Proven Methods

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  • Dental Anaesthesia Side Effects And Causes For Treatment

  • Are There Other Alternatives for Improving My Smile?

  • What Are The Different Types Of Braces, And Which Is Right For Me?

    Your orthodontist may recommend any of the following types of braces or dental appliances to help correct your particular problem.
  • Adult Braces Before and After: What to Expect When They Come off

  • Permanent Teeth Chart to Track Your Child's New Teeth

  • The Importance of Pediatric Dental Care

  • What Do Invisalign Braces Cost? Are They Worth It?

  • Baby Teething Timeline

  • Seven Ways to Get Affordable Braces for Adults

  • Oral Thrush in Babies: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

  • Retainers For Teeth: Why Wear Them And How To Keep Them Safe

  • Baby Teething: Signs And Treatment

  • Caring For Braces

  • Four Ways to Keep Up Good Dental Hygiene As You Get Older

  • Teaching Teens Proper Oral Hygiene

  • Getting Braces: What You Need to Know

  • Braces Colours: How To Choose Your Perfect Shade

  • How to Continue Oral Health Care As You Age

  • How Do I Care for My Infant's Teeth?

  • Early Childhood Cavities

  • Oral Health for Seniors

  • Oral Health for Children

  • How Do I Care for My Toddler's Teeth?

  • Common Questions & Answers For Families

  • What is Orthodontics?

  • Teething Rash: Symptoms And Treatment

  • How can Teens Keep Their Smiles Bright?

  • Toddler Tooth Decay And How To Prevent It

    Toddler tooth decay is a concern for parents because nearly a quarter of under 5s develop a cavity in their primary teeth.
  • Best Toothpaste For Kids With Cavities

    For kids, tooth decay is a common problem. What is the best toothpaste for kids who have cavities? Find out at Colgate.com.
  • What Is Oil Pulling? What You Need to Know

    Though oil pulling is has been known to enhance mouth health, it's not necessarily the best solution. But first, what is oil pulling? Learn more here.
  • How to Whiten Teeth With Braces?

    Knowing how to whiten teeth with braces on isn't impossible, but special care must be taken to ensure treatment is successful. Here are three options.
  • How to Avoid Red Wine Teeth This Festive Season

    How do you enjoy your favourite reds this season without the self-consciousness associated with red wine teeth? Here's the scoop on dental discolouration.
  • How to Get Whiter Teeth With the Right Foods

    If you're wondering how to get whiter teeth, whether or not you also use a whitening product, keep the following foods in mind to help you along the way.
  • Top Tips on How to Whiten Yellow Teeth

    Whether the discolouration is due to staining or other factors, learn how to get rid of yellow teeth through over-the-counter products and professional whitening from the dentist.
  • The Best Whitening Mouthwash: What to Look For

    What is the best whitening mouthwash out there and is using it going to help you get a brighter smile? Find out here!
  • Whitening Strips for Teeth: Safe for Kids and Teens?

    Understanding the risks and what the experts say might encourage you to think twice about letting your child use whitening strips for teeth.
  • Whitening Bonded Teeth: Perfect Your Smile

    Restorations don't require a great deal of special care, but when it comes to whitening bonded teeth, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
  • What is Enamel Microabrasion?

    A brighter smile can boost your confidence, consider a professional enamel microabrasion. Click here to learn more about enamel microabrasion with Colgate®
  • What Causes Green Tooth and Other Tooth Discolouration?

    Tooth discolouration like a green tooth can occur under many circumstances. These stains may be extrinsic or intrinsic.
  • Best over-the-counter teeth whitening treatments (for any lifestyle)

    Whether you're on a budget or need results for a big event, here are the best over-the-counter teeth whitening treatments for any lifestyle. Learn more, here.
  • Banana peel for teeth whitening: will it give you a brighter smile?

    Some claim that banana peel for teeth whitening works, but does the science support it? Learn more about bananas and what you can do for a whiter smile, here.
  • Is UV teeth whitening safe?

    Is UV teeth whitening safe and can you do it yourself at home? Find out more about UV teeth whitening, including safety information and alternatives.
  • Can you get stained teeth from tea?

    We know that coffee can stain those pearly whites, but does tea stain teeth too? The answer is yes. In fact, tea might be even more… Read more at Colgate.com
  • Burned gums from teeth whitening: what you need to know

    If you've been whitening your teeth at home, you could have burned your gums from teeth whitening. Find out more about it here from Colgate®.
  • Five foods that cause stains and six foods that prevent them

    Watch what you eat and drink because certain foods and beverages cause stained teeth.
  • How to get the perfect smile

    How to have a great smile on camera? Click here to learn the healthiest ways to have a beautiful smile on and off-camera with Colgate.
  • Does coconut oil whiten teeth?

    Does coconut oil whiten teeth? Instead of heading to a specialty food store, you should probably visit the toothpaste aisle instead. Here's why.
  • How to smile in pictures for a natural result

    Saying cheese doesn't always work. Here's how to get a natural smile in pictures so you appear genuine, relaxed and willing show off your white teeth to the best effect.
  • Teeth Whitening Mistakes You Need To Avoid

    For the best results, check with your dentist before bleaching and avoid some of the following teeth whitening mistakes.
  • Three tips for preventing stained teeth from braces

    Learn about our top 3 tips for preventing stained teeth from braces and whitening your teeth evenly once they come off with Colgate.
  • Instant Teeth Whitening: What Your Options Are

    Here are your options, including the fastest teeth whitening treatments, and the ones that take some time.
  • Choosing A Teeth Whitening System

    Many people want a whiter smile, so how do you choose the best teeth whitening system for you? Find out more about teeth whitening systems here.
  • Does Baking Soda Whiten Teeth?

  • Is Teeth Whitening Safe?

    Many people wish their teeth were whiter, but are nervous about bleaching treatment. So, is teeth whitening safe? Yes, save three common side effects.
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