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  • Myths About Root Canal Treatment

    A root canal treatment can be scary to some people who are not familiar with the procedure. Learning the truth about these root canal myths and misconceptions can help you get a better understanding of what a root canal really is.
  • 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?
  • How To Use A Salt Water Gargle For A Sore Throat

    Sore throats can be very unpleasant. Using a salt water gargle for a sore throat may help relieve your discomfort. Here's how.
  • What Is Perio Breath? The Connection Between Gum Problems and Halitosis

    Everyone gets bad breath sometimes. But occasionally, bad breath can be a symptom of an underlying dental issue. Learn more about perio breath.
  • Brushing & Flossing

  • Keys To Controlling Bad Breath

  • Colgate ® Total® 12 Gives You More Reasons to Smile

    Brighten your smile, freshen your breath, fight germs, and more with Colgate Total 12. It’s specially formulated to give you and your family whole mouth care.
  • Halitosis Treatment Option

  • Salivary Glands: How They Protect Your Oral Health

  • How To Prevent Cavities When You Have A Sweet Tooth

  • Periodontal Problems: Causes And Prevention

  • Avoiding a Toothache During Pregnancy

  • Calcium Deficiency in Teeth: Signs And Symptoms

  • The Link Between Lupus and Teeth

  • Dental Abscesses and Infection in Gums: What You Need to Know

  • Diabetes And Dental Treatment: What You Should Know

    Dealing with diabetes and dental treatment can be tricky. Diabetes can lead to oral health complications, and it's important to balance both health areas.
  • Kidney Disease

  • Salty Taste in Mouth & Diabetes: Complications and Remedies

  • What Is Type 1 Diabetes?

    What is type 1 diabetes? It's a disease in which the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, a hormone that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
  • Periodontal Disease In Diabetic Patients Can Lead To Tooth Loss

    Periodontal disease is more likely to occur in diabetic patients than in non-diabetic patients, so people with diabetes should take extra good care of their oral health.
  • Can You Get Diabetes From Eating Too Much Sugar?

  • Diabetes And Gum Problems: Understanding The Link To Protect Your Health

    Did you know that there is a link between diabetes and gum problems? Diabetics have a higher risk of developing gum problems than people who have healthy...
  • Diabetes & Other Endocrine Disorders

  • What Causes Diabetes?

  • Know The Facts About Gum Problems And Diabetes At Every Stage

    Knowing the stages of diabetes where you're most likely to see these partner symptoms, and what preventive steps to take, will help improve the quality of your life with diabetes.
  • Diabetes And Oral Health Problems

  • Dental Care For Diabetics: Four Conditions To Watch For

    Uncontrolled diabetes, diabetic medications and high blood sugar levels can cause decreased saliva flow and a dry mouth.
  • How Porcelain Dental Veneers Can Rebuild Your Smile

  • Dental Veneers — Making Your Teeth Beautiful

  • What Are Veneers And How Should You Care For Them?

  • Oral Care For Patients With Disabilities

  • Treating Prognathism: Ways To Correct Abnormal Jaw Alignment

  • How Cleidocranial Dysplasia Affects the Teeth

  • Dental Veneers: Pros And Cons

  • Veneers

  • How to Get Rid of White Spots on Teeth

  • Dental Health Care For Children With Special Needs

  • How Long Do You Have to Wear a Retainer

  • Braces And Their Cost For Children And Adults

  • What Is Orthodontics?

  • Ceramic Braces Vs Metal Braces

  • Developmental Disabilities

  • Retainers After Braces: Types And Maintenance

  • Diastemas and Treatment Options

  • Crossbite: Effects And Treatments

    Crossbite is a type of oral misalignment where the upper and lower teeth don't meet correctly when closed in a bite. Learn more here.
  • Types of Underbite Correction Treatment and How to Choose

  • 3 Tricks To Make Flossing With Braces Easier

  • Sensitive Teeth To Cold: What You Should Know

    Determine the cause of your tooth sensitivity and the possible treatments available.
  • Bringing Teeth into Alignment with Orthodontic Treatment

  • Early Orthodontics

  • How Sensitive Teeth Can Occur And How To Respond

    Learn more about teeth sensitivity. Find out how teeth sensitivity is caused, and how you can not only treat sensitivity, but prevent it in the future.
  • How Sensitive Teeth Toothpaste Cleans A Tender Mouth

    Sensitive teeth toothpaste offers an effective way to strengthen your teeth and reduce the discomfort that sensitivity can cause. Here's how:
  • Causes and Treatments of Extremely Sensitive Teeth

  • Preventing And Treating Exposed Dentin

    Exposed dentin can be annoying and painful, but there are many ways to prevent enamel erosion and treat tooth sensitivity. Find out more, with Colgate®.
  • 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.
  • Tooth Pain: What Could It Mean?

    You go to the dentist every six months. You are cavity-free. So what is the deal with all of this tooth pain? Learn more about tooth pain causes here.
  • Potential Causes Of Toothaches: It's Not Always A Cavity

    No matter how conscientious you are about your oral care routine, at some point in your life you will probably experience the… Read more at Colgate.com
  • How To Relieve Sensitive Teeth (Naturally)

  • Enamel Erosion And Sensitive Teeth – What Do You Do?

  • There's Help For Sensitive Teeth: What Helps a Toothache?

  • Tooth Pain Hurts, But You Don't Have To Suffer

  • Finding Sensitive Teeth Relief

  • Enamel Erosion — How It Affects Your Teeth

  • Does Aspirin Cause Tooth Erosion?

  • Sensitive Gums? Three Surprising Causes

  • Potential Causes of Toothaches: It's Not Always a Cavity

  • What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?

  • Tooth Sensitivity

  • Periodontal Disease And Cardiovascular Disease

  • What Is Tooth Sensitivity?

  • Heart Disease And Gum Disease

  • Family Dental Group: What It Is and the Best Way to Find One

  • Heart Disease

  • Dental Technology: The Professionals Who Restore Smiles

  • What is a Paediatric Dentist?

  • Treatment Options For Tooth Sensitivity

  • Can a Dental Hygienist Career Be Right for You?

  • What a Dental Clinic Can Do for You

  • Dental Visits – The Dentist Visit And What To Expect

  • Dental Impression and Coping With Your Gag Reflex

  • Tips For Easing Dental Fears

  • Dental Visits

  • Anxiety Over a Dental Appointment? How to Ease Your Child's Worries

  • How Does A Tooth Polishing Procedure Work?

  • Deep Cleaning Your Teeth: When to Do It

  • Finding A Dentist

  • Answering "Is The Tooth Fairy Real?"

    Every parent gets hit with a few dreaded questions at some point. "Is the tooth fairy real?" is one of them. Find out how to answer this question, here.
  • Goodbye Baby Tooth: Celebrating The Tooth Fairy's Last Visit

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

  • Why Do My Teeth Hurt?

  • How to Manage a Sore Throat From Allergies

  • How To Assemble A Tooth Fairy Kit

  • Tooth Fairy Ideas

  • Tooth Fairy

  • What Causes Snoring: Its Effect on Oral Health

  • Does Post Nasal Drip Affect Dental Health?

  • Eating Disorders And Oral Health Problems

  • Anorexia/Bulimia

  • Respiratory Diseases And Conditions

  • Bulimia

  • Wisdom Teeth Symptoms That Indicate Time 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.
  • Snoring: Talk To Your Dentist To Get Help

  • Respiratory Conditions

  • Recovery After Wisdom Teeth Removal

    The pain, swelling and discomfort that follows wisdom teeth removal is a normal part of the healing process. How long is wisdom teeth recovery time?
  • Dry Socket: More Painful than the Tooth Extraction

    The true pain from having a tooth pulled comes from developing a dry socket (alveolar osteitis). Learn more about dry sockets here.
  • How Do Eating Disorders Affect Your Mouth?

  • What To Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal

    Hearty and equally soft foods like scrambled eggs, soft fish, finely cut meats, mashed potatoes, oatmeal, and thin soups can keep you feeling fuller for longer.
  • Wisdom Teeth Pain Relief: How To Find Comfort

  • Infected Wisdom Tooth: What Your Options Are

  • Tooth Swelling: Causes And How To Relieve Discomfort

    Tooth swelling has numerous causes. Whatever the cause may be, it can be a serious issue that is often the result of an infection.
  • Wisdom Tooth Extraction

  • 5 Possible Wisdom Teeth Removal Complications

    Here are five of the most common complications with wisdom teeth removal to help you jump-start a discussion with your dentist.
  • What Is a Wisdom Tooth?

  • Important Healing Tips When Removing Wisdom Teeth

  • Wisdom Teeth Pain Relief: How To Find Comfort

  • 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 monitor whether the wisdom teeth are erupting healthily, or catch if they need intervention.
  • Cleft Palate And Your Child's Teeth

  • Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

  • What Are Wisdom Teeth?

  • Wisdom Tooth Pain from Impacted Tooth

  • Tooth Extraction And Dry Sockets

  • What Is Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate?

  • Wisdom Teeth

  • What Is The Recovery Time After Wisdom Teeth Removal?

  • The Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

  • Cleft Lip: What Drugs May Increase The Risks In Newborns?

  • Acid Reflux: A Dental Disaster In The Making

  • Gastrointestinal Disorders

  • Dental Problems Associated With HIV/AIDS

  • Five Oral Manifestations Of HIV

  • Acid Reflux: A Dental Disaster In The Making

  • HIV/AIDS & STDs

  • STDs Of The Mouth And How To Avoid Them

  • Cleft Lip/Palate

  • Women: What Red Gum Colour Means

  • Bleeding Gums During Pregnancy: Should You Worry?

  • Sensitive Teeth During Pregnancy: What To Expect And How To Cope

  • Pregnancy Prenatal Care And Oral Health

  • When Surgical Extraction Of Teeth Is Necessary

    Although many of your teeth are easily removable, occasionally the procedure can be more complicated. Here's why the surgical extraction of teeth may become necessary.
  • Three Causes of Inflamed Gums and How to Prevent Them

  • Can I Drink Coffee After A Tooth Extraction?

    It's important to take care of your mouth after an extraction. If you've ever wondered, "Can I drink coffee after a tooth extraction?", here is your answer.
  • Antibiotics During Pregnancy: Is It Safe?

  • Oral Care During Pregnancy

  • Oral Health Through Pregnancy

  • Alcohol After A Tooth Extraction: Is It OK To Have A Drink?

    If you've recently had a tooth removed, you might want to know if you're allowed to drink alcohol after a tooth extraction. Here is your answer.
  • Pulling a Tooth at Home: When It's OK and When It's Not

  • Tooth Extraction: Types and Risks

  • Bone Infection After a Tooth Extraction: Symptoms and Complications

  • Serious Tooth Infections: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  • Tooth Removal / Tooth Extractions

  • The Value Of A Teeth X-Ray

  • 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

  • Tooth Removal

  • Autoimmune Diseases' Effect On Oral Health

  • Understanding Dental X-Rays

  • Immune Disorders

  • What Is A Panoramic Dental X-Ray?

  • Lupus Symptoms And Oral Health

  • Oral Manifestations Of Celiac: Teeth Issues & More

  • Types Of Lymphomas And Effects On The Mouth

    Lymphomas are cancers that affect the lymphatic system, an important part of the body's immune system and blood network. Learn more here.
  • X-Rays

  • Gum Cancer or Gingivitis? How to Tell the Difference

  • Gardner Syndrome Teeth: How Your Dentist Can Help

  • Detecting Tongue Cancer Symptoms

  • Chemotherapy & Your Mouth

  • Early Signs Of Mouth Cancer

  • Oral Cancer: Signs And Symptoms

  • Lip Cancer Signs

  • Oral Cancer Signs And Symptoms

  • Early Signs Of Mouth Cancer

  • Three Good Reasons To See A Dentist (Before Cancer Treatment)

  • Ameloblastoma: Definition, Symptoms and Treatment

  • What Is Referred Tooth Pain?

    Sometimes a toothache isn't all it seems. Pain that feels as though it's coming from a tooth may be referred tooth pain. Learn more here.
  • Cancer

  • Enamel Hypoplasia, Hypomineralisation And Teeth Effects

    Enamel hypoplasia (EH), a developmental defect that weakens the surface of your teeth, can affect the primary and permanent teeth in one of two ways.
  • Simple Ways To Have Healthy Teeth And Gums For Life

    Having healthy teeth and gums plays an essential role in your overall health. It is important that you do whatever you… Read more at Colgate.com
  • Swollen Lip Causes: How To Deal With Mouth Swelling

    Most people have experienced the sensation of a fat lip, where it feels as though your lip is swollen & puffy. Learn more about swollen lip causes here.
  • Dry Socket Treatment After Tooth Extraction

    What is dry socket and what is the best dry socket treatment following a tooth extraction? Learn more about how to identify and treat dry socket, here.
  • What To Do About Black Teeth Stains

    Learn about the causes of black stains on your teeth, stop them at the source, and bring back your shiny white smile.
  • Improve Gum Health In Less Than 5 Minutes

    You take the time to brush and floss your teeth, because you want a brighter smile. But how often do you think about ways to improve gum health?
  • Transient Lingual Papillitis: Location, Symptoms And Treatment

    Inflammation of the tongue's papillae can cause pain and difficulty eating. Read on to learn why transient lingual papillitis happens and how to treat it.
  • Bad Teeth May Cause Serious Health Problems

    Bad teeth can affect your life in ways that go beyond aesthetics. They could affect your overall health. Find out more about bad teeth & health.
  • Blisters in Mouth Tissue: When it Occurs and Treatment

  • Solving the Calculus Removal Mystery

  • Ten Dental Hygiene Tips for a More Thorough Clean

  • Coated Tongue: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

  • 4 Tooth Pain Home Remedies

  • Ten Causes of Yellow Teeth and How to Avoid Them

  • When Ear and Jaw Pain Indicates TMJ

  • What Causes Black Gums?

  • Taking Care of Swollen, Bleeding Gums

  • Does Coconut Oil Whiten Your Teeth?

  • Causes of Brown Spots on Teeth

  • Canker Sore on Tonsil: Causes & Treatments

  • What Causes a Swollen Gum around One Tooth?

  • 4 Home Remedies for Abscessed Teeth

  • Tips For Relieving Sinus Infection Tooth Pain

  • What Is Fissured Tongue?

  • Bumps on the Back of the Tongue: Normal or Abnormal?

  • When To Receive Gum Abscess Treatment

  • Metallic Taste in Mouth: What Causes It & How To Prevent It?

  • Oral Maxillofacial Surgery And The Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon

  • Excessive Saliva? What It Could Mean (And How To Deal)

  • Four Options To Fix A Chipped Tooth Fast

  • What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia?

  • Dysgeusia: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

  • Rash Around the Mouth? Perioral Dermatitis And What It Means For You

  • Tongue Problems 101: Signs, Causes, Types And Treatment

  • How Acidic Foods Affect Teeth and Which to Avoid

  • Glossitis: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment

  • Toothache Treatment and At-Home Tips to Relieve Pain

  • Dysphagia Treatment To Ease Swallowing

  • What Causes Sensitive Teeth?

  • Leukoplakia

  • What is Good Oral Hygiene?

  • What Does Orthognathic Surgery Cost?

  • Three Types Of Toothache Remedies

  • Tooth Nerve Pain: Triggers & Treatment

  • Five Culprits of Severe Tooth Pain

  • Natural Toothache Relief

  • Toothache Medicine: What Are Your Options?

  • How Do I Care For My Teeth As An Adult?

  • Adult Oral Care

  • Jaw Pain: Causes And Treatments

    There are several medical conditions that can be contributing factors to jaw pain; this makes diagnosis and treatment much more difficult.
  • When A Clicking Jaw Is A Sign Of TMD

  • What Is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)?

  • How TMJ And Ear Pain Are Related And Treated

  • Women's Oral Health And Overall Health

  • Jaw Pain Causes: Why You Might Be Feeling Pain

  • Temporomandibular Disorder

  • Dislocation Of The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

  • Black Tartar On Teeth

    Black tartar on teeth forms below the gum line and causes many dental issues. Though it isn't difficult to treat, only dentists can remove it.
  • Plaque on Teeth – Causes and Treatment

  • Dental Plaque Germs: What You Need To Know

    Have you ever stopped to think about gum disease? The damage that dental plaque germs cause can be permanent.
  • How Plaque Causes Gum Disease And Tooth Cavities

    When germs overstay their welcome in your mouth, numerous dental problems can set in. Plaque causes gum disease in the following ways.
  • Why Your Dentist Suggests Debridement

  • Plaque & Tartar

  • What Is Tartar?

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

  • Pit and Fissure Sealants: Why You Might Need Them

  • What Is Plaque?

  • Sealant For Teeth: What You Need To Know

  • What Root Canals Cost and Why the Cost Varies

  • The Benefits Of Dental Sealants For Children

  • What is an Endodontist? Facts About This Tooth-Saving Specialist

    The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) sums up the profession neatly, stating that endodontists are the tooth-saving specialists of dentistry. Learn more about how they can help you here!
  • Myths About Root Canal Pain

  • Root Canal Treatment

  • Endodontics: A Tooth Saver

  • What Is Root Canal Treatment?

  • Sealants

  • Illustrations: Root Canal Treatment From Start To Finish

  • All About Herpes In Mouth

    Of all the possible sores found in the mouth and on the lips, one of the most common is herpes in the mouth. Read on to learn how herpes in the mouth is contracted, how prevalent it is, how it is caused, and treatments that can relieve the symptoms.
  • The Truth About Root Canal Pain

  • Lip Fungus: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

    Lip fungus is caused by a yeast called Candida, which occurs naturally in the body. Learn what causes the overgrowth infection and what you can do about it.
  • Herpes Esophagitis: Symptoms, Treatment Options And Prevention

    You may be aware that some cold sores on the lips or in the mouth are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This virus can also affect the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach .Esophagitis is used as the general term for any irritation, swelling or inflammation of the esophagus. There are a number of germs that can infect the esophagus, one of which is HSV, which can cause herpes esophagitis. If you have difficulty swallowing or pain in the throat, your dental professional can determine if you have contracted herpes esophagitis and what should be done for treatment.
  • How to Find Canker Sore Relief

  • Do I Need A Root Canal?

  • Yeast Infection In Throat: Everything You Need To Know

    Understanding the causes and symptoms of yeast infection in the throat can help you get the right diagnosis and treatment. Learn more, here.
  • Root Canals

  • Toothpaste on Cold Sores: Theories and Facts

  • Angular Cheilitis: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment

  • What A Gum Boil Could Mean For Your Dental Health

  • What A Sore Throat And Tongue Can Mean

  • Are Cold Sores Bad for People

  • Enlarged Papillae (Tongue Bumps): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  • White Gums: Causes and Symptoms

  • What is a Mouth Cyst?

  • Oral Lichen Planus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  • Cold Sore Remedy And Treatment: What You Can Do

  • What Are Tonsil Stones?

  • What Is Herpangina?

  • Black Spots on Tongue: Causes & Treatment Options

  • Lingual Tonsils And Your Immune System

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

  • Fibroma Treatment

  • What Causes Canker Sores?

  • Cold Sore Stages: What to Expect

  • The Complete Guide to Mouth Ulcer Symptoms and Treatment

  • Tooth Abscess?

  • 3 Types Of Tongue Blisters And How To Treat Them

  • Five Simple Burning Tongue Causes And Solutions

  • Oral Thrush

  • Cold Sores And Fever Blisters

  • What Causes Red Spots On The Roof Of Your Mouth?

  • How To Get Rid Of A Cold Sore Fast

  • Soothing Mouth Ulcer Treatment Tips

  • Tooth Abscess And Gum Abscess

  • Burning Mouth Syndrome: Putting Out The Fire

  • Stomatitis Treatment For 3 Types Of Mouth Sores

  • Geographic Tongue: Causes, Symptoms And Care

  • What Are Canker And Mouth Sores?

  • Single-Tooth Implants

  • Dental Implants: A Permanent Tooth Replacement To Consider

  • Bone Graft For Dental Implants: Understanding The Possibility

  • Mouth Sores & Infections

  • Receding Gums Treatment: Surgical Options

    Receding gums can lead to serious oral health problems when the problem is ignored. To keep your mouth healthy, look into receding gums treatments.
  • What Are Dental Implants?

  • Implants

  • Is Gingivitis Gum Disease?

    Many preventable conditions can have similarities that make diagnoses confusing. For example, is gingivitis gum disease? Yes and no.
  • Implant Dentistry

  • Gum Disease Treatment Options

    Millions of people have gum disease, but are not aware that they have this serious condition. Periodontal diseases are infections of the gum tissue.
  • 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.
  • Mouthwash For Gum Disease: Another Good Tool

    Although gum disease comes from germs living in your mouth, mouthwash for gum disease is actually the ideal complement to traditional oral care.
  • Do You Know The Signs Of Gingivitis?

    Gingivitis is a common reversible disease of the oral cavity. One of the primary signs of gingivitis and periodontal disease is inflammation.
  • Finding The Best Toothpaste For Gums

    If you are concerned about gum problems or periodontal disease, finding the best toothpaste for gums can ensure you prevent the germs that lead to it.
  • 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.
  • Why Is Mouthwash For Tender and Sensitive Gums Beneficial?

    Tender and Sensitive gums are an early sign of gum problems. Using an antimicrobial mouthwash for tender and sensitive gums can help stop it in its tracks. Here's how it works.
  • Pink In The Sink: What Causes Gingivitis?

    Gingivitis is an oral health disease, most often resulting from poor oral home care. Many individuals who suffer from this condition are unaware of it.
  • Periodontal Charting: What It Is & Why It's Important

    Have you ever noticed that the dental hygienist or dentist was taking measurements of your gums? Periodontal charting is a part of preventative oral care.
  • Gum Inflammation Linked To Other Diseases

    Oral and gum inflammation indicate not only decreased oral health, but also other health problems. Learn more from Colgate.
  • What Does Gingivitis Treatment Entail?

    A diagnosis of gingivitis can be alarming, but the good news is that gingivitis is actually a mild form of gum disease.
  • Sore Gums Causes and Treatment Options

  • Gum Grafting: Treatment for Receding Gums

  • Are Your Teeth Bleeding? No, Your Gums Are

    Learn about causes of teeth bleeding, ways to gently relieve the discomfort, and methods to stop the bleeding.
  • Bleeding Gums Treatment

    Bleeding gums when you brush or floss is often an early symptom of gum problems, which can lead to more advanced issues.
  • What Dental Hygienists Do When Root Planing and Scaling Teeth

  • Common Warning Signs of Gingivitis

  • Is Gingivitis Curable?

    Gingivitis can be reversed by eliminating the tartar that's causing the irritation in your gums. Learn more here.
  • Coconut Oil For Receding Gums: Does It Work?

    You may have heard that coconut oil helps keep your gums healthy. It's important to speak with your dentist before you use coconut oil for receding gums.
  • Can Receding Gums Grow Back?

  • Antimicrobial Therapy for Gum Disease

  • 5 Causes Of Bleeding Gums You Should Know

  • Bleeding Gums And Other Warning Signs Of Gum Problems

  • Is Gingivitis Curable?

  • How Sore Gums Relate To Your Oral Habits

  • What To Do About Gum Swelling

  • Gingival Hyperplasia: What Is It And How Is It Treated?

  • Inflamed Gums 101: Signs, Causes And Prevention

  • Successful Treatments For Advanced Periodontal Disease

  • Why Do You Have Itchy Gums?

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    How long does it take to fill a cavity? While getting a cavity isn't fun, the treatment only takes about an hour, so book a visit with your dentist.
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    One moment you're biting into a crisp flatbread pizza, and the next you've got a tooth cracked in half. There are a few reasons why this can happen.
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    A few quick steps and an immediate dental visit can help your dentist repair a broken tooth. Find out more about what to do about a broken tooth, here.
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    Hospital emergency rooms are seeing an increase in people visiting with routine oral care problems.
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  • Safety Chart

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  • Dental Bridges and Oral Health

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    So, you're wondering how to become an orthodontist? Here's the training and education you would need and what specialities orthodontists focus on.
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    Crooked teeth can have a variety of causes, from genetics, malnutrition and oral habits to dental disease and poor dental hygiene. Learn more here.
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  • Adults And Braces

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    Looking after your children’s Oral Health with Colgate
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    An oral hygiene routine that includes mouthwash can help keep teeth and gums healthy, but it's important that kids' mouthwash is used safely. Learn more at Colgate.com.
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    When your baby's first tooth breaks through the gums, you have both reached an exciting milestone. But it's a painful one. These remedies can help.
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  • Is Laser Teeth Whitening an Option?

    Laser teeth whitening may be an option available at your dental office, but the treatment is not for everyone. Learn more about laser teeth whitening here.
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    Whitening teeth with braces on isn't impossible, but special care must be taken to ensure treatment is successful. Here are three options.
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    Do charcoal teeth whitening dangers exist? Learn about the potential dangers you need to know before you give the trend a try.
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    Whether you already have white teeth or you've just completed a whitening treatment, keep in mind that you've still got some wor...
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    The process is minimally invasive and can offer great results. LED teeth whitening is a popular option for achieving a brighter smile, but is it the best at-home treatment for you?
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    You probably can't achieve a whiter smile by brushing with turmeric, but some research suggests the spice may have other oral health benefits.
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  • Best At Home Teeth Whitening Methods

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  • What Oil Pulling Is and What You Need to Know

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  • The Best Home Teeth Whitener For Coffee Lovers

  • Am I A Candidate For Tooth Whitening?

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  • How Your Teeth Stain

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  • How Does Tooth Whitening Work?

  • Dental Office Whitening Treatments In Just One Visit

  • How White Can My Teeth Get?

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    Noticing that your cheeks are swollen can be distressing. There are many possible causes of cheek swelling, and a doctor or dentist can diagnose the issue.
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    Teeth can develop an abscess when germs enter the pulp canal. Knowing abscessed tooth dangers can help you keep your mouth happy and healthy.
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    Tartar can have negative effects on your oral health, so it shouldn't be allowed to build up. No matter what you may hear or read, it's not a good idea to remove tartar at home.
  • Tooth Enamel Repair Approaches

    When your teeth's surfaces wear away, your teeth can become discoloured or sensitive. But with the help of your dentist, tooth enamel repair is possible.
  • Tooth Whitening Continues To Be A Popular Dental Request

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  • What Causes Tongue Bumps?

    Most tongue bumps are harmless and disappear without any treatment. See a medical professional if you have a bump on your tongue that doesn't go away.
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    A black spot inside the cheek could be due to an amalgam tattoo, smoking or, very rarely, oral cancer. Learn when to seek advice from your dentist.
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    Sugar exacerbates tooth decay symptoms, and it's common knowledge that large amounts of it are bad for your dental health. Here's how to start avoiding it.
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    Apical periodontitis means inflammation near the tip of your tooth's root. Learn about the different types, common causes and treatment options.
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    Is charcoal toothpaste a fad or here to stay? Research on its properties is still emerging, but many people find that charcoal toothpaste is worth a try.
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    You can establish a regimen of infant oral care early on, even before that first tooth sprouts. Choosing an infant toothbrush makes it easy to practise good oral care from the start.
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    A tongue scraper is the best tongue cleaner out there. Here's why you should invest in one, how to use it, and what to consider when buying one. Learn more here.
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    The best toothbrush for the job depends on a variety of things that are unique to you. Here are three things to look for in your toothbrush.
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    Mouthwash may appeal to those who need a quick on-the-go clean. Alcohol-free mouthwash, however, is a product whose value depends on the individual.
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    Whether it's a sharp, stabbing sensation or a dull ache, tooth nerve pain can take the enjoyment out of eating. Find out what can trigger tooth nerve pain.
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    Hypoglycemia occurs when the glucose levels in your blood fall too low. Learn how to manage the symptoms of this condition and establish healthy habits.
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    By adopting healthy eating habits, you can improve your physical and oral health, prevent disease, and promote healthy growth and development for children and adolescents.
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    Certain foods and drinks – especially those high in carbohydrates and sugars - trigger the presence of germs in your… Read more at Colgate.com
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    Take the time to teach your kids how to floss properly to ensure that their teeth are healthy and beautiful for years to come.
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    Flossing teeth is the quick, effective way to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Discover flossing techniques at Colgate.com and learn the types of floss you should use. Colgate is your partner in dental health so visit us online.
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    There's a link between your overall health and your dental health, and not taking great care of the latter can increase your risk for several conditions.
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    Do cavity fillings hurt? They shouldn't, although you can expect some tenderness and soreness during the first few days after you get a tooth filled.
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    Regular dental checkups are your best defense to spot tooth decay as early as possible so that non-drilling options are still in your scope of treatment.
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    Decay worsens over time, and more advanced tooth decay stages require more extensive treatments. If caught early on, you can stop decay in its tracks.
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    Teeth are strong and white, just like bones. They also store a lot of calcium, just like bones. But are teeth bones? Find out more, here.
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    Exostosis mouth is a term used to describe an overgrowth of calcified bone in the oral cavity. The condition is not only benign, but also uncommon, and very rarely requires any treatment.
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