Tooth Care

Flossing is an essential part of good oral hygiene. But not everyone knows how to floss the right way. Follow these steps to make sure you're flossing properly.

This chemical compound, also called "sodium fluoride," helps strengthen your bones and teeth. It's found in your teeth's hard outer layer (called the "enamel"). Throughout your life, your body uses fluoride to repair your teeth's enamel. Fluoride helps prevent cavities.

You know it's important to brush and floss to remove plaque from your teeth. But what is plaque? Why is it on your teeth, and how does it hurt them?

If you aren't happy with the color of your teeth, you may want to try teeth whitening. We also call it "bleaching." You can have your teeth whitened by a dentist. You can also do it at home. Professional whitening is the safest method, and will often give you the best results. But home kits can give good results, too.

We all know proper brushing and flossing promotes good oral health. But did you know what you eat and drink can be as important to your teeth as your oral care routine? Unhealthy foods and drinks raise your risk for tooth decay. So let's learn about good dietary choices, and some things you should avoid.

When you use tobacco, you put your health - and your mouth's health - at risk. Tobacco products damage your teeth, gums and the tissues of your mouth and throat. Let's learn about the dangers of tobacco.

When you're wearing braces, you need to be really careful about what you eat. Some foods can break your wires or brackets, and if this happens, you'll have to come back to your orthodontist for repairs. Other foods are hard to clean from your braces, and this raises your risk for tooth decay. So let's take a moment to look at some foods you need avoid.