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Brushing your tongue, which can be done using a tongue scraping tool, is becoming increasing popular in the west. If you incorporate brushing your tongue into your daily oral routine,…

Water fluoridation provides a modest benefit for children’s teeth in an era of fluoride toothpastes, but does not shrink inequalities in dental health between rich and poor communities, research has…

After practicing general dentistry for many years, I have observed significant good innovations in dental procedures we can offer patients. However, I have also seen some procedures producing shorter service…

Achieving a sparkling smile takes time and effort. Here are some oral health tips for a healthy smile and teeth. Our teeth play a significant role in our lives –…

Librarians amaze me. More than expert cataloguers, these wise people can navigate caverns of collected knowledge with a human touch that even Siri can’t imitate. The New York Public Library…

Understanding how to approach different patients about their oral health and lifestyles will help guide them toward more health choices. When you hear the word prevention, what comes to mind?…

A Prosthodontist focuses on the restoration of the natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth. Prosthodontists also treat other mouth, face, and jaw issues. Throughout history, the functional and…

My dear dental friend, mentor, and teacher, Dr. Earl Slusky, had a profound saying: “You only need to have affability, availability, and ability,” to be successful. How hard can it…

From toothpastes to gels, strips, mouth trays and rinses, there is a dizzying array of products that claim to lighten, brighten and whiten your teeth. And with so many options…

All of us have tiny hair-like structures on our tongues. These are not the same as hairs on your head—even though they share similar properties. The cone-like hairs on your…