While they all say they fight cavities, some claim a variety of other benefits. We’ve seen toothpaste specially formulated for tartar, gingivitis, enamel health, tooth repair, sensitivity, whitening and fresh breath. Some come with extra ingredients like baking soda and peroxide, while others are fluoride and gluten free.

We recently asked a number of dentists about whether or not most people should incorporate a water flosser into their oral hygiene routine.

Brushing and flossing are recommended frequently enough, but some may be wondering about water flossers.

“Sedation Dentistry” comes up a lot when talking about options for people with a fear of the dentist. However, not many people really understand what it involves: how it works, how it's different from a regular dental visit and what types of people should consider it.

Fluoride treatments at the dentist are common for children; children typically don't have the best oral hygiene habits, after all, and need all the help they can get.

Dental hygiene is clearly important, but, given how some adults don't even take it seriously, it's hardly surprising that getting children to understand this can be a real challenge.

The general rule of thumb tends to be that everyone should see their dentist every six months. However, this doesn't take into account the person's oral hygiene habits or other medical conditions. Does someone with good home care really need to come in just as often as someone who doesn't?

Getting kids to brush their teeth is a difficult task. Unfortunately, at such a young age, kids do not understand the importance of good oral health. In addition to this, brushing their teeth is a pretty boring task for children. When you couple these two things, children’s oral hygiene routines are usually disastrous and tooth decay begins developing.

Oral hygiene is critical to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Healthy teeth and gums are critical to your overall health. As part of proper oral hygiene, you must visit your dentist on a regular basis for routine professional cleanings. To cut through some of the confusion, we decided to ask some dentists we know about their thoughts on mouthwash.

If you are experiencing a broken or chipped tooth, call your dentist ASAP; this can be considered a dental emergency. If you do not see your dentist, your tooth can become more damaged, experience infection, and you could ultimately experience tooth loss.