The Fifth Dentist

“Four out of five dentists surveyed recommend sugarless gum for their patients who chew gum.” In the 1970s, Trident Gum came up with this slogan, and the idea of “four out…

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How Do I Know If I Have a Cavity?

We’ve all been there: you take a bite of something cold or sweet, and you feel that awful ache deep in your tooth. Then, the dread sets in: “a cavity” you think, “gosh…

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Are You Brushing Your Teeth Correctly? 

We get it: you brush your teeth every day — hopefully, twice a day — so you’re probably pretty confident that you know what you’re doing. But as we’ve learned with handwashing during…

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Ten Reasons to Smile in October

To celebrate World Smile Day on October 2nd, we’re bringing you a special edition of Reasons to Smile. If you see this blog post, we want to challenge you to make someone around you…

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What Does It Mean When I Dream About My Teeth Falling Out?

You’re in the middle of eating breakfast, and your mouth starts to feel strange. You reach up to touch your front teeth, and suddenly they fall into your cereal bowl. You rush to…

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How Does Tooth Health Affect Heart Health?

Every year on September 29th, the World Heart Federation works to highlight the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control cardiovascular disease (CVD) by celebrating World Heart Day. This year, the WHF…

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Are Tongue Scrapers Useful?

Ideally, we should all be brushing (and flossing) twice a day. In addition to keeping your teeth, gums, and the rest of your body healthy, it helps cut down on bad breath — which is…

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Is It Safe to Visit the Dentist During COVID-19?

This time last year, our collective definition of safety looked extremely different than it does today. Instead of making sure we have our phone, keys, and wallet when we leave the house, many of us…

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Thank You Healthcare Workers

Even before the pandemic started, healthcare workers have been going above and beyond to care for the people of Texas and their families. From preventative checkups to emergency care, healthcare workers at every step of…

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How to Beat Mask Breath

If we had stinky breath before the pandemic, we often had to rely on the kindness of a friend or family member (hopefully before a coworker noticed) to alert us of the stench. With so…

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