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  • Understanding Oral Bacteria and Its Role in Oral Health

  • 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.
  • Benefits of Mint on Your Teeth

    If you're looking for a new way to treat and strengthen your teeth, read up on the benefits of mint and how it can improve your oral health.
  • What Causes Pale Gums? 3 Possibilities to Discuss With Your Dentist

    If your gums appear paler than usual, it may indicate that you have a health problem. Here are three possibilities to discuss with a doctor or dentist.
  • 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?
  • Do You Know All the Human Teeth Names?

    Get a better understanding of the human teeth names, each tooth's location in the mouth and how you use them in daily functions.
  • Is Your Dental Implant Pain Normal?

    After dental implant surgery, it's normal to have some postoperative pain. However, in some cases, it can be a sign of something more serious. Learn more.
  • Tips for Proper Denture Storage

    During the day, your dentures give you the confidence to smile, talk and eat the way you did before you lost your teeth. But at night when you're ready...
  • Teeth Cleaning: Tips and Benefits

  • What Is a Root Cavity and How Can You Prevent It?

    A root cavity occurs on the root of your tooth rather than the enamel. Learn more about how to prevent and treat this type of cavity.
  • Watch Out for These Signs of a Cavity

    You bite down and you feel a slight twinge in your mouth. Learn all the signs and symptoms of a cavity and why maintaining dental appointments is essential.
  • Dental Tape or Floss: Which Is Best for You?

    Flossing is a critical dental health habit that all too often falls by the wayside. Here's how to use interdental products, such as dental tape or floss.
  • Using a Halimeter: How Bad Is Your Breath, Really?

    Let's face it: Bad breath, or what your dentist calls halitosis, stinks. Here's how a device called the Halimeter works to measure your breath odour.
  • Should You Use Mouthwash Before or After Brushing?

    Should you use mouthwash before or after brushing? Here's the answer that will help you improve your daily oral care routine.
  • What Causes Tooth Erosion?

    Tooth erosion is a common dental concern. Knowing how to prevent tooth wear and tooth erosion can help your teeth stay strong and healthy.
  • Is It Bad to Be a Mouth Breather?

    Most people naturally breathe through their nose. But if you're a mouth breather, it's worth reviewing the causes, effects and treatments for this issue.
  • Teeth Whitening: Your Complete Guide to a Brighter Smile

  • Tooth Enamel: Facts, Erosion Causes & Care Tips

  • Stannous Fluoride Toothpaste: Benefits And Uses

  • What Causes Cavities: Formation and Prevention

    If you are cavity-prone, take heart because the issue is largely preventable. Regular care of your teeth and a healthy diet can be enormously helpful in warding off this decay of your pearly whites.
  • Gum Disease Symptoms and What To Do About Them

    By familiarising yourself with gum disease symptoms, you can get proper care immediately if you develop a problem.
  • If You Need Tooth Decay Treatment, Don't Wait

    The longer that you put off tooth decay treatment, the more involved, expensive and painful that treatment could become.
  • What To Do About Gum Swelling

    Swollen gums are a common problem, and can have a number of different causes. Learn more about what to do if you are experiencing gum swelling here.
  • Enamel Erosion and Sensitive Teeth – What Do You Do?

  • Bleeding Gums Treatment

    Bleeding gums when you brush or floss are often an early symptom of gum problems, which can lead to more advanced issues.
  • What is Dry Mouth?

  • Halitosis: Causes Of Bad Breath

  • How to Choose the Best Teeth Whitening Serum for a Brighter Smile

    Find out how to pick the right teeth whitening serum for a brighter, more confident smile. Explore types, benefits, and tips for safe and effective use.
  • Potential Causes Of Toothaches: It's Not Always A Cavity

  • Do I Need A Toothbrush Sanitiser?

    Is a toothbrush sanitiser necessary to keep your oral hygiene routine clean at home and on the go? Find out more about toothbrush sanitisers here.
  • Time To Switch To A New Toothbrush

    This may be more often than you think, and not just when you get a free toothbrush after your dental cleaning. Here are some considerations to keep in mind about toothbrushes and dental hygiene.
  • Understanding the Importance of Oral Health Care

    Oral health is the foundation of overall health. Discover simple tips for protecting your teeth, gums, and long-term wellness
  • How Teeth Whitening Kits Create Brighter Smiles

    Wanting a white smile is at the top of everyone's oral hygiene list. Teeth whitening kits can help you do that at the dentist's or at home. Learn more here.
  • How to Whiten Teeth - Dental Whitening Methods

  • What to Do About Black Teeth Stains

  • Choosing The Right Toothbrush

  • 3 Types of Teeth Stains and Remover Options

  • 3 Tooth Brushing Techniques That Get The Job Done

    Learn how to brush your teeth correctly with tips, techniques, and common mistakes to avoid for optimal oral health and a brighter smile.
  • How To Floss

    Learn the best flossing techniques to prevent plaque, reduce decay, and improve gum health. Discover the right way to floss for a brighter smile.
  • Can You Remove Tartar At Home?

    Learn effective ways to remove tartar buildup, prevent plaque, and maintain a bright, healthy smile. Discover expert tips for easy tartar removal at home.
  • Should You Consider A Water Flosser?

    Flossing is important for good oral health. If you have difficulty using string floss, talk to your dentist about alternatives, like a water flosser.
  • How Does Water Flossing Compare To Traditional Flossing?

    Everyone should floss every day, but what method does the best job: traditional or water flossing? Find out more about water flossing and how it compares.
  • Soft Vs. Hard Toothbrush: Which One Should You Use?

  • 4 Tooth Pain Home Remedies

    If you've ever had a toothache, you'd know tooth pain isn't fun. If you're unable to receive dental attention right away, try some tooth pain home remedies.
  • What is Plaque?

  • The 3 Phases of Periodontal Disease Symptoms

  • What Causes Bad Breath?

  • What Is Gingivitis? Signs & Symptoms

  • What Causes Sensitive Teeth?

    Tooth sensitivity is a common affliction. So what causes sensitive teeth? Any number of dental problems. Find your answers here.
  • 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.
  • How To Treat Gum Disease: What To Do When You Don't Have Dental Insurance

  • How Does Tooth Whitening Work?

  • Understanding Periodontal Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  • Gingivitis Treatment Methods for You and Your Family

  • Ten Bad Breath Remedies

  • What is a Filling?

  • Crossbite: Effects And Treatments

    Crossbite is a type of oral misalignment. When the upper and lower teeth close in a bite, the two sets of teeth don't meet correctly. Learn more here.
  • Diabetes and Oral Health Problems

  • Diabetes Dental Tips

  • Facts about Diabetes and Dry Mouth

  • Can You Whiten Veneers?

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

  • Dental Veneers - Making Your Teeth Beautiful

  • How Porcelain Dental Veneers Can Rebuild Your Smile

  • Dental Health Care for Children with Special Needs

  • Oral Care for Patients with Disabilities

  • Special Care in Oral Health

  • What Is An Open Bite?

    If your child's teeth aren't lining up quite right, he or she may have an open bite.
  • Preventing Tooth Decay With Braces

    How can you prevent tooth decay with braces? Learn about what causes tooth decay and how you can take care of your smile during orthodontic treatment here.
  • What Is The Best Age For Braces?

    While the best age for braces tends to be during the childhood years when teeth are developing, it's never too late to pursue a healthier smile.
  • Bringing Teeth Into Alignment With Orthodontic Treatment

  • 3 Tricks to Make Flossing with Braces Easier

  • How to Brush Teeth with Braces

    Before you brush, rinse with water. This can help loosen any food lodged in and around the braces. When you're ready to brush, start by brushing at the gum line at a 45-degree angle. 
  • Diastemas and Treatment Options

  • Foods You Can Eat With Braces

    You'd know to avoid sticky and chewy foods, but what foods are safe and comfortable to eat? Here's a rundown of foods you can eat with braces to keep them intact.
  • Sensitive Teeth Causes and How to Respond

  • Natural Remedies and Reliefs for Sensitive Teeth Pain at Home

  • Sensitive Gums? Three Surprising Causes

  • How Does Mouthwash For Sensitive Teeth Work?

    Regular rinsing with mouthwash for sensitive teeth can actually bring relief to many who suffer from tooth sensitivity. Here's how it kills the pain.
  • Treatment Options for Tooth Sensitivity

  • Tooth Sensitive To Cold?: What You Should Know

  • Why are Your Teeth Sensitive after Cleaning by the Dentist?

  • Tooth Sensitive To Hot Or Cold? What It Means And How To Help

    As unpleasant, painful and disruptive to your morning routine as it is, a tooth sensitive to hot food or drink can be more than a minor inconvenience.
  • Is Sparkling Water Bad For Your Teeth?

    Is Sparkling Water Bad For Your Teeth? Here's what you need to know about the popular beverage.
  • The Best Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth: What's in It?

  • What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?

  • How to Pursue Sensitive Tooth Treatment

  • What Is Tooth Sensitivity?

  • How Oral Health and Heart Disease Are Connected

  • Periodontal Disease And Cardiovascular Disease

  • Heart Disease and Gum Disease

  • Dental Visits – The Dentist Visit and What to Expect

  • Tips for Easing Dental Fears

  • Do You Fear Going To The Dentist?

    Keep in mind the apprehension of going to the dentist can also be learned and passed down from parent to child. Learn more here.
  • Five Types Of Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

    Learn more about oral care for children, including how to properly brush child's teeth, what toothbrushes to use, and much more.
  • Finding a Dentist

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

  • How to Assemble a Tooth Fairy Kit

  • Tooth Fairy Ideas

  • 3 Personalised Tooth Fairy Pillow Ideas

    Do you remember losing your first tooth? Consider using a tooth fairy pillow for your child to place their lost teeth in. Learn more here.
  • Snoring: Talk to Your Dentist to Get Help

  • Does Postnasal Drip Affect Dental Health?

  • Respiratory Disease and Conditions and Their Effect on Oral Health

  • Bulimia: Signs, Effects, Oral Health | Colgate® Oral Care

  • Eating Disorders and Oral Health Problems

  • How Do Eating Disorders Affect Your Mouth?

  • Wisdom Teeth - Wisdom Tooth Details

  • Tooth Extraction and Dry Sockets

  • What are Wisdom Teeth?

  • Impacted Tooth

    An impacted tooth is a tooth that gets blocked as it is pushing through the gum into your mouth. Learn more about this here.
  • What Will Tooth Extraction Cost?

    Numerous factors can determine how tooth extraction and type of anaesthesia will affect your budget, so your dentist or oral surgeon will be there to evaluate your mouth and guide you.
  • Wisdom Tooth Extraction

    A wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical procedure to remove one or more of your wisdom teeth. Learn what to expect before, during and after the surgery.
  • What is Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate?

  • Cleft Lip: What Drugs May Increase the Risks in Newborns?

  • Cleft Palate and Your Child's Teeth

  • Bad Breath From Stomach Problems

  • Celiac Mouth Sores: How To Recognize And Manage Them

  • Acid Reflux: A Dental Disaster in the Making

  • STDs of the Mouth and How to Avoid Them

  • Dental Problems Associated with HIV/AIDS

  • Five Oral Manifestations of HIV

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

  • Oral Health Through Pregnancy

  • Pregnancy Prenatal Care and Oral Health

  • Bleeding Gums and Gingivitis During Pregnancy

  • Tooth Extractions: What You Need To Know

    Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. If you are facing a tooth extraction, it can seem a little daunting and nerve-wracking.
  • Tooth Removal / Tooth Extractions

  • Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction: Understanding and Prevention

  • Pain After Having a Tooth Removed: 3 Tips to Help Your Kids Keep Brushing

  • When Surgical Extraction of Teeth is Necessary

  • Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist Before Cancer Treatment

  • Chemotherapy Side Effects on Dental Health

  • Oral Cancer: Signs and Symptoms

  • Magic Mouthwash: A Magical Solution for Mouth Sores?

    "Magic mouthwash" is a treatment that may alleviate mouth sores caused by chemotherapy and reduce the effects of oral mucositis available in the US and some parts of the world. Find out more about it here.
  • Understanding Dental X-Rays

  • The Value of a Teeth X-Ray

  • What Is a Panoramic Dental X-ray?

  • Oral Manifestations Of Celiac: Teeth Issues & More

  • Autoimmune Diseases' Effect on Oral Health

  • Lupus Symptoms and Oral Health

  • Simple Ways To Have Healthy Teeth And Gums For Life

    Having healthy teeth and gums plays an essential role in your overall health. Consequently, it is important to do whatever you… Read more at Colgate.com
  • Best Toothpaste to Use for Safe and Fast Teeth Whitening

  • Choosing the Best Toothbrush for You

  • How to Keep Healthy Gums with 4 Simple Steps

  • Tongue Brush Vs. Toothbrush: Which Is Better?

    A tongue brush or tongue scraper may provide a more thorough clean than most toothbrushes when it comes to the tongue. Why? Learn more here.
  • What is Good Oral Hygiene?

  • How To Find Relief for Abscessed Teeth

    You're experiencing some serious pain in your mouth. Are there any home remedies for abscessed teeth that could help you?
  • Picking the Best Toothbrush for Braces

  • Why Sinus Infection Tooth Pain Occurs

  • Chew On This: Ice Crunching And Your Teeth

    While blenders and ice crushers are perfect for crunching ice cubes, teeth are not. Find the perfect alternative to ice crunching here!
  • What Causes Black Gums?

    Gum colour can vary from one person to another, just like skin colour. Some people naturally have black gums, and they aren't necessarily a health issue.
  • Women's Oral Health and Overall Health

  • Causes of Brown Spots on Teeth

    Brown spots on teeth may worry you, but there's plenty you can do to fix them. Your dentist can offer a solution based on the following causes. Click here to learn more
  • How do I Care for my Teeth as an Adult?

  • Ten Causes of Yellow Teeth and How to Avoid Them

    Yellow teeth can cost you your confidence and willingness to smile every day. Here are ten common causes of this undesirable tinge and how to avoid them.
  • What Causes a Swollen Gum Around One Tooth?

    It's common to suddenly spot something you didn't notice before. How, for example, could a swollen gum around one tooth form? Here are three explanations.
  • Jaw Pain Causes: Why You Might Be Feeling Pain

  • Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation | TMJ/TMD: Temporomandibular Disorders | Colgate® Oral Care Center

  • What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)?

  • What is Tartar?

  • Flossing: Do I Really Have To?

    Maintaining proper oral hygiene requires the cultivation of several good oral care habits which, when performed together,… Read more at Colgate.com
  • The Benefits of Dental Sealants for Children

  • Sealant for Teeth: What You Need to Know

  • Dental Sealants

  • Do I Need a Root Canal?

  • What is Root Canal Treatment?

  • The Truth About Root Canal Pain

  • What Is a Root Canal? A Step-by-Step Guide

  • Receding Gums: Treatment and Causes

    Receding gums cannot grow back. However, your dentist or periodontist can help you treat and prevent them from getting worse.
  • How Teeth Deep Cleaning Prevents Severe Gum Disease

    Gum disease is very common. At a certain point, giving your teeth deep cleaning can remove the infection and tartar so that your gums can heal.
  • 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.
  • What Causes Red Spots on the Roof of Your Mouth?

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

    You're relaxing after a day at work or spending time with your family when you feel a sharp pain in your mouth. If you have a history of dental problems – such as infection in gums, teeth or even cavities – the pain could be related to a dental abscess.There are two types of dental abscess: A periapical, or tooth abscess, affects the root of the tooth. The other type, a periodontal (gum) abscess, affects the gums. The latter usually occurs in severe cases of periodontal disease where the gums have pulled away from the teeth, causing pockets to form. Both types of abscess consist of small pockets that fill with bacterial pus. With the right treatment, you can recover from either type and regain control of your oral health.
  • What Are Tonsil Stones?

    Tonsil stones, clinically called tonsilloliths, are small, white discharges that form in the crevices of the tonsils. They are typically found on the surfaces of the pharyngeal tonsils on either side at the back of the throat. They can be as small as a grain of rice or as large as a pea. They are quite common and usually harmless, but they may spark alarm in patients when noticed for the first time.
  • What are Canker and Mouth Sores?

  • Burning Mouth Syndrome: Putting Out the Fire

  • Toothpaste On Cold Sore: Does It Work?

  • Gum Irritation: Four Self-Induced Causes

    Gum irritation has many possible causes, but some of them come out of a personal habit you may not be paying attention to. Here are a few you should know.
  • How to Cure Gingivitis

    People seeking a gingivitis home remedy cure have a variety of options available to alleviate their pain, or prevent the problem entirely.
  • Finding the Best Toothpaste for Gums

  • The Link Between Gum Disease & Blood Pressure

    Learn what you need to know about gum disease and its link to high blood pressure Click here for more information.
  • Gum Disease Treatment for Kids

  • What is Trench Mouth?

  • Gum Surgery — What Do I Need to Know?

  • Mouth Rinse For Gum Disease: Another Good Tool

    Although gum disease comes from bacteria living in your mouth, mouthwash for gum disease is actually the ideal complement to traditional oral care.
  • 5 Causes of Bleeding Gums You Should Know

    Noticing that your gums bleed when you brush or floss can be alarming. What are the possible causes of bleeding gums? Click here to learn more about tooth infections.
  • Why Do You Have Itchy Gums?

    The most likely reason for your itchy gums is plaque. Check in with your dentist so they can properly examine your gums and teeth.
  • What are Dental Implants?

  • Gingivectomy Surgery: What You Need To Know

    A gingivectomy may be performed to heal the effects of periodontal disease or to correct a gum condition involving the structure of teeth. Learn more here.
  • Dental Implants: A Permanent Tooth Replacement to Consider

  • Bone Graft for Dental Implants: Understanding the Possibility

  • What Are Periodontal Pockets?

  • Gingivitis (Gum Disease) Treatment at Home

  • Why Is Mouthwash For Bleeding Gums Beneficial?

  • Dental Scaling and Root Planing to Keep Your Teeth and Mouth Clean

  • Common Warning Signs of Gingivitis

    Learn the warning signs of gingivitis to combat the condition immediately. Gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease, is revers...
  • Periodontal Disease and Diabetes

  • 4 Questions You Might Have About Chlorhexidine Gluconate Mouthwash

    Chlorhexidine gluconate is used to treat gingivitis, another name for mild gum disease. Learn more about the benefits of using this mouthwash here.
  • Understanding Diabetes Gum Problems

    Due to the prevalence of diabetes, it is critical to know how it can affect your body, and what to do if you detect gum problems.
  • Bleeding Gums And Other Warning Signs Of Gum Problems

    Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth or floss? Did you know that bleeding gums may be a sign of gingivitis, the first stage of gum...
  • What are the Stages of Gum Disease?

  • Antimicrobial Treatment for Periodontal Disease

  • Can Receding Gums Grow Back?

    Gum recession happens for a number of reasons, from brushing your teeth with too much pressure to grinding your teeth. Learn more about what causes gums to recede and how to treat it here.
  • Treating Kids' Tooth Sensitivity After Filling

  • Chewing Tips After a Filling

  • Tooth Pain After a Filling: Is It Normal?

  • Dental Fillings Basics

  • What Are Flexible Dentures?

    Flexible dentures are an alternative to a traditional pair. Here's what you need to know and if you should ask your dentist about this option.
  • Partial Dentures, Full Dentures and Denture Care

  • What Can You Do About Missing Teeth?

  • How to Clean Dentures to Avoid Bacteria Build-up

    Learning how to clean dentures is important to maintaining good daily hygiene, but occasionally you may find it necessary to take these additional steps.
  • What Are Temporary Dentures?

    By bridging the gap until your permanent dentures are ready, temporary dentures ensure you never have to go a day without teeth. Find out more here.
  • All About Relining Dentures

    What if a dental prosthetic doesn't fit as comfortably as it used to? It may be time to talk to your dentist about relining dentures. Find out more here.
  • What Do Immediate Dentures Cost?

    Not sure if you need immediate or conventional dentures? Check out our article to compare prices as well as which denture type is the best choice for you.
  • What are Dentures?

  • Safety Chart

  • Injured Tooth: What Should I Do?

  • Mouth Guards and Maintenance

  • Broken Wisdom Tooth: Adverse Side Effects If Left Untreated

    Wisdom teeth are the very last of your permanent teeth to come in, and they usually erupt in your late teens or early twenties.
  • What are Sports Mouth Guards?

  • Oral First Aid at Home

  • Important Reasons for Mouth Guards

  • The Facts about Mouth Guards

  • Dental Emergency Toothache Relief

  • Cracked Front Tooth: What You Can Do

  • What to Do If You Have a Cracked Molar

  • Do You Have a Cracked Tooth

  • Dental Bridges And Oral Health

  • Tooth Implant Procedure: All You Need To Know

    The tooth implant procedure has dramatically improved over the last 10 years. It can in many cases be less dramatic than a tooth extraction. Learn more.
  • Four Types of Dental Bridges

    Are you missing teeth? Don't worry, you're not alone. Here are four types of dental bridges that your dentist may recommend.
  • What Are Dental Crowns And Tooth Bridges?

  • Tell Me More About Dental Crowns

  • Are There Other Alternatives For Improving My Smile?

  • What is Tooth Bonding? Details on Tooth Bonding Methods Procedures

  • Improving My Smile (Tooth Whitening And Tooth Bonding)

  • Dental Anesthesia Side Effects and Causes for Treatment

  • What Are Common Novocaine Side Effects?

  • Novocaine Side Effects to Watch For

  • Adults And Braces

  • Are White Braces Right For You?

  • Adult Braces Before and After: What to Expect When They Come Off

  • What To Know About Metal Braces?

    A variety of orthodontic options exist today for people looking into getting braces. From traditional metal braces to Invisalign...
  • Wearing And Caring For Your Retainer

  • Tips For Adults With Braces

    When you have braces on teeth, those teeth need extra attention to protect them from decay, staining and gum disease. You should also take precautions to avoid damaging the braces.
  • How to straighten teeth: Three proven methods

  • Tips For Adults With Braces

  • 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.
  • Do Braces Hurt?

    Are you feeling anxious about getting braces? You may be wondering if braces hurt.
  • Teething Remedies That Aren't Worth the Risk

  • Early Childhood Cavities

  • Baby's First Teeth: Should You Use Toddler Toothpaste?

  • The Importance of Pediatric Dental Care

  • Toddler Tooth Decay and How to Prevent It

  • Tooth Decay in Children - All Kids Are at Risk

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

  • Parents' Guide to Kids' Teeth: Who, What, When and How

  • Kids Mouthwash : What Parents Should Know

  • 4 Effective Teething Remedies for Babies

  • Baby Teething Timeline

  • Baby Teething: Signs and Treatment

  • Baby Tooth Decay : What Parents Need to Know

  • When to Take Your Toddler to a Paediatric Dentist

  • What to Look for in Toddler Toothpaste

  • How can Teens Keep Their Smiles Bright?

  • What is Orthodontics?

  • Teaching Teens Proper Oral Hygiene

  • How to Do Teeth Whitening with Braces?

  • The Best Home Remedy for Teeth Whitening That Works

    Get whiter teeth at home with these all-natural Home Remedies for Teeth Whitening. Taking just minutes, they are an easy way to get a natural smile makeover.
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Teeth Whitening Toothpaste: What is It?

  • Three Easy and Cheap Teeth Whitening Tricks

  • How White Can My Teeth Get?

  • How to Get Rid of Sensitive Teeth After Whitening?

    Do sensitive teeth after whitening sound familiar? There are many ways to get rid of sensitivity caused by whitening treatment so that you can enjoy your smile.
  • 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.
  • Learn How Your Smile Can Boost Your Self Confidence

    No matter what profession you’re in, it’s important to have a confident smile. Here are some insights on how your smile can boost your self-confidence
  • Tips on How to Smile for Photos

    A smile can make your photos look so much better. By following these tips on how to smile for photos you will be a pro in no time with advice on brighter teeth
  • Does Tea Stain Teeth?

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