Updated: 1/17/2020 We often don’t think about brushing our teeth until we actually need to do so. That, however, can actually be harmful to your oral health. Your mouth has…
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Gum pain can not only be uncomfortable, but it can be worrisome. However, having red and tender gums isn’t necessarily a sign that you have major dental problems—in fact, it’s pretty common. Many things can cause gum inflammation, even something as simple as changing your toothpaste.
Before you panic, there are some things you can try at home to find relief and get your gum health back to normal. In this guide, we’ll go over the potential causes of gum inflammation and how to treat swollen gums, so you can start feeling better. Read this post from start to finish for a complete overview of gum irritation and gum swelling treatment options. Otherwise, you can use the links below to find the section that best answers your question.
Updated: 1/20/2020 Have you ever been afraid that you had bad breath? Maybe you are constantly chewing mint gum, or always keep a few mints on hand. Perhaps you’ve even…
Updated: 1/21/2020 Braces do amazing things for your smile, but they require a lot of hard work. For those of you who have had them, you know that brushing your…
Updated: 1/21/2020 “You are what you eat.” The meaning of that phrase is not that if you eat a donut you will become one. Instead, it’s pointing to the fact…
Updated: 1/22/2020 Dental health is often overlooked. One reason it gets neglected is the busyness of life. People have lives filled with early morning meetings, appointments, playdates, soccer games and…
Updated: 1/22/2020 Do you have a bottle of mouthwash that sits on your bathroom counter only to be used once in a blue moon? We often forget or don’t think…
Updated: 1/23/2020 When we think of summer, we think of relaxing, getting out of our normal schedules, trying new things and snacking by the pool. These are some of the…
Updated: 1/23/2020 Tooth loss has never been a fashion trend, but not long ago it was considered normal for the elderly. Luckily, in our modern times, we have procedures and…
Are you a Baby Boomer? If so, you may have had a cigarette or two growing up—or maybe you had more than your fair few. Smoking can have a negative…
Updated: 1/24/2020 It’s easy to have a “love-hate” relationship with sugar. You love it, obviously for the taste; yet you hate it for the effects. From the extremely sweet caffeinated…
Braces aren’t just for kids; they’re for adults, too. And while you may have never pictured yourself with a “metal mouth” at this age, it is becoming more common for adults to get braces—and they’re not always the metal type either. Nearly 1 million Americans over 18 years of age visit an orthodontist and wear braces, so you definitely won’t be alone.
Have you ever had a toothache? Sometimes it’s not easy to endure. What makes it especially difficult is when you are unable to see a dentist right away so they can take away the tooth pain.
But there are ways to relieve tooth pain while you wait to see a dentist–like using vanilla extract. Here’s how you can use vanilla extract for toothache relief.
Updated: 1/24/2020 Have you ever wondered if your child has bad teeth because you do? Here’s the short answer: yes and no. What it really comes down to is your…
Jade is a young leprechaun, small but good. He obeys his parents, doing whatever they would. Jade’s dental health is important to them and to him.