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Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) has several household applications, and dental use is one of them. The whitening characteristics and the ability to cut down plaque make baking soda a valuable part of the oral hygiene regime. Another use of baking soda in dental means is getting rid of bad breath. When food particles get stuck […]

A normal healthy gum looks like flesh, pink in color, but may turn red if you have poor oral hygiene. In case you are wondering, “Why are my gums white?” Keep on reading this blog to know your answer. There are various reasons you can have white spots on gums; it mostly indicates an underlying […]

Crooked teeth are a bad influence on personal development. Getting braces on is one of the easiest methods to straighten your pearly whites. The time span for this treatment to complete is very long and excruciating. However, the treatment does not end when braces come off. The time following braces removal is critical. But, not […]

Even if you maintain good oral hygiene, you can sometimes spot the presence of one or more black spots on your tongue. This can be worrying, and you might be wondering what’s going on. That’s why, in this article, we’ll detail some of the causes behind them and what you can do to treat them. […]

Are you experiencing temporary crown pain? You’re not alone; it can be quite common to experience discomfort or pain while you’re waiting on a permanent crown. However, if the pain is severe, it can be a sign that something is wrong. In this article, we’ll talk about how temporary crowns work and some of the […]

Are you tired of yellow stains? Try brushing your teeth with baking soda to restore your pearly whites! With advancing time, we have a wide variety of options to eat from, most of which tend to leave pigments or stains on the teeth. Baking soda, an ingredient that is found in almost every kitchen. It […]

Have you recently developed white spots on your teeth? These spots are also referred to as teeth discoloration and are caused by multiple factors. Some of the pressing causes of white spots on the teeth are illnesses, infections, vitamin deficiency, trauma, or excess fluoride. In this blog, we have discussed each aspect of the spotted […]

Ouch! Did you just bite your cheek? Well, it is not a good habit to eat your food in such haste. This leads to a sore forming in that area with blood in it! Do not worry; blood blister in mouth is more common than you think and mostly goes away on its own. A […]

Flossing feels like a burden with braces on, right? Well, not anymore. After getting done with this article, you will have ample knowledge on how to floss with braces efficiently. You must be thinking, why is flossing important anyway? Let’s find out. Importance of Flossing Flossing is an important step in the dental hygiene regime. […]

Many times you can accidentally burn your tongue with a sudden sip of your hot chocolate. Eating something really hot can also give you a burnt tongue, and the bumps on your tongue called papillae may disappear for a short time. A tongue burn should be given immediate medical attention if you want to soothe […]