Brown teeth stains are not uncommon, and they have many causes, including diet, medications, illness, poor oral hygiene... the list goes on. While you can't control all of these causes of brown teeth, it’s important to focus on the ones you can since oral health has a significant impact on your overall health. ?
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Brown Spots on Teeth Causes | Colgate® Oral Care
Are your teeth showing the signs of your coffee habit? Many people want a whiter smile, but are unsure of which whitening technique to use.
Contact us and we can get your smile the bright, white shade you're looking for.
You may be used to some bleeding when flossing or temperature sensitivity in your teeth, but what you might not know is that bleeding and sensitivity can also be signs of gum disease.
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4 Signs You Have Gum Disease and What to Do About It
Someone asked me if my tooth stopped hurting after a trip to the dentist...
I told them I don't know - he kept it. ?
If your child is complaining of a mouth or jaw ache and is experiencing pain while chewing, then they might be suffering from a gum abscess.
A gum abscess is a potentially serious tooth infection - and if you don't know the signs, it can spiral out of control quickly.
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Gum Abscess in Children: What Parents Should Know | Colgate® Oral Care
Has anyone ever told you that you have a unique smile?
Well, they're right! How your teeth are arranged in your mouth is as unique as your fingerprint — nobody else has a smile like yours!
You use your mouth every day, so you probably know it pretty well - but did you know these interesting tidbits?
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Teeth
Is bad breath still haunting you after brushing, flossing, and rinsing? Hydration may be the answer.
Liquids like alcohol, coffee, and even mouthwash can dry out the mouth and tongue, resulting in bad breath even with good hygiene. Keeping on top of hydration may help.
Unlike brushing and flossing, mouthwash isn't generally an essential part of an oral health routine, which makes it easy to use incorrectly. Knowing best practices for mouthwash, however, can help you bolster your oral hygiene.
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How to Use Mouthwash Safely and Properly: What You Need to Know
Did YOU remember to brush today?
Here is some food for thought. ??
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Foods for Great Oral Health: 5 to Eat and 5 to Avoid
Although we are in the midst of uncertain times, now is not the time to ignore your oral health.
Continue to brush and floss as you normally would, because even if you're practicing social distancing, bad breath is never good. ?
If you've ever looked in the mirror or at a photo and cringed at how yellow your teeth looked, you've probably reached for the whitening toothpaste or strips in desperation. And, while most whitening methods out there do work, you might be making a mistake by turning to them first.
What you should do instead? Come see us for whitening!
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5 Teeth Whitening Mistakes | Colgate® Oral Care
Did you hear the joke about the alginate?
It wasn't much, but you could really sink your teeth into it. ?
We believe it’s important to not only treat our patients with high-quality care but to educate them about their oral health so they can be empowered to live healthy lives.
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Dental Trivia: Fun Teeth Facts For Kids
Oral Hygiene FAQ: Is it better to brush with soft or hard bristles?
Contrary to popular belief, soft bristles clean equally as well as hard bristles, but are gentler on teeth and gums. In fact, hard-bristled brushes can do more harm to teeth than good.
The first completely recyclable toothpaste tube sets the bar for the rest of the dentistry world to be more environmentally conscious. Who's next?
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Colgate Has Just Finished Designing a First-of-its-Kind Recyclable Toothpaste Tube
Where do teeth shop?
At The Gap!
Put simply, an abscess is an infection of your tooth's root. This can cause severe pain, and worse, it can lead to a lost tooth if left untreated. The good news is that most abscesses can be treated with minimal invasion.
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What to Do When You Have an Abscessed Tooth
What do you call a sad presenter at a dental lecture? ?
A blue tooth speaker! ?
Have you noticed white spots inside the mouth? This may be leukoplakia, a typically harmless growth within the mouth. Different varieties stem from different conditions, each with their own implications. Understanding these can help you determine the level of care to seek.
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Leukoplakia: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments | Colgate® Oral Care
Have you been slacking in your oral hygiene? If so, it pays to remember that toothpaste, floss, and biannual checkups are cheaper than restorative dentistry is.
Are your teeth showing the signs of your coffee habit? Many people want a whiter smile, but with so many products on the market, choosing the right teeth whitening system can be overwhelming.
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Different Methods of Teeth Whitening
Did you know your mouth is home to 700 species of bacteria, amounting to tens of billions of microbes? Don't sweat - most of them belong there. As for the rest, proper oral hygiene will take care of it!
Whether you're just interested in more details or you want to better understand dental care and conditions, knowing the anatomy of the tooth is a great starting place. Here are the basics!
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Tooth Anatomy: Know The Parts Of Your Teeth
Why did the orthodontist put braces on their patient?
It was a stop-gap measure!
Much of oral hygiene is common sense to most adults, thanks to years of practice, but even the best of us could use a healthy reminder every now and then.
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11 Best Practices for Healthy Teeth
What do you call a boomerang made of teeth? ?
I don't remember the punchline and it's probably gonna come back to bite me. ?
Like regular grinding, sleep bruxism - or clenching/grinding in your sleep - can be harmful to teeth, gums, and jaws. However, while asleep, these behaviors are even harder to manage. If you experience sleep bruxism, these tips are for you.
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How to Stop Teeth Clenching | Colgate® Oral Care
Summer sun brings summer fun! While warm months are perfect for spending time together, summer vacation can also throw off your usual dental routine. Check out what the American Dental Association has to say about healthy summer smiles: shorturl.at/ktxJ8
Why did the tooth do to jail? ?
It was guilty of INCISOR trading! ?
Dry mouth is never comfortable, but it can also be harmful to your dental health if left untreated. Understanding the common causes of dry mouth can help you take the appropriate next steps to address it.
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Common Dry Mouth Causes In Adults
Is there such thing as too much brushing?
Yes and no. Brushing more than twice a day from time to time is perfectly fine. Brushing too hard for too long, too often is when excessive brushing becomes a problem. Doing so regularly can lead to inflamed gums or abraded enamel.
Recovering from a cold? Make sure to sanitize your toothbrush! Soak it in antibacterial mouthwash, run under boiling water for 3 minutes, or even run it through the dishwasher for a deep clean!
If you grind your teeth unconsciously or while sleeping, you may be experiencing bruxism. This is often caused by physical or psychological strain, so recognizing symptoms and understanding causes can help you combat it.
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How to Identify the Known Bruxism Causes Colgate
Macrodontia is a condition in which teeth grow to different degrees than normal. Depending on the cause and severity, treatment can range from leaving teeth alone to medical intervention. Learn more, below.
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Understanding Macrodontia: What It Is And How To Treat It
We want our kids to be happy with their smile, so it stands to reason that we want to help them get whiter teeth. If you're considering white strips for kids or teens, learn about the potential risks before you act.
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White Strips For Teeth: Safe For Kids And Teens?
How did the dentist break the mirror?
Acci-DENTAL-ly!!!
