January

19

Keeping Your Distance From the Common Cold and Flu

When those around you are suffering from the common cold, there is one strong feeling that probably accompanies your sympathy for them – a strong desire to not “catch” whatever ails them, be it a bacterial or viral infection. Whatever it is, you surely don’t want it.

December

30

Looking for Ways to Help Kids Brush Better?

“Brush your teeth!” You say for the 5th or 10th or 28th time this week. Why do some kids need constant reminders to brush their teeth? If you’re one of the many frustrated parents who finds yourself wondering that very thing fairly often, one of the major things to consider is whether your messages about the importance of good oral hygiene are geared toward the right audience.

November

5

Why Whitening Toothpastes May Not Make You Smile

And it’s only natural that as our smiles start to get a little less than the really white-white we prefer, we want to reach for what seems like the easiest-to-use whitening product – whitening toothpaste. But what if that toothpaste is actually making your smile more yellow in the long run? It could be.

October

22

Understanding the Basics of Tooth Decay

If the abundance of sugary treats available at Halloween awakens you with nightmares of tooth decay, you’re not alone – many people think of tooth decay when they see bowls full of candies and trays full of donuts and cookies. But how does sugar cause cavities, anyway?

October

15

Tips for Avoiding Oral Thrush, And What to Do if You Have It

Oral thrush is a condition in which the fungus accumulates on the lining of your mouth. In addition to painful creamy white lesions, oral thrush can appear on the roof of the mouth, the gums, tonsils and the back of the throat.

October

15

Ready to Kiss That Morning Breath Goodbye?

Was it the onions on your salad? That cup of decaf after dinner? When you wake up with morning breath, the cause hardly matters. You want the bad taste in your mouth – and the stink that goes with it – gone, and fast, please!

September

29

The Skinny on Probiotics

What you need to know about the beneficial bacteria called probiotics.

September

15

Less Saliva Means More Cavities

Any alteration in the quantity or quality of one’s saliva can reduce the benefits that saliva can provide. The presence of xerostomia, which refers to a state of diminished salivary flow, can tip the balance between tooth demineralization and remineralization in favor of tooth decay, or the forming of cavities.

July

12

Oral Care Probiotics for Fresher Breath

If you’ve ever had bad breath – and who hasn’t? – you know how embarrassing it can be.

June

14

Probiotics for Whiter, Brighter Smiles

By popping a delicious mint into your mouth after brushing, you not only support the colonies of good bacteria in your mouth, you can also get a whiter, brighter smile.