Brushing Teeth

8 Bad Brushing Habits That Harm Your Teeth

Posted 04.15.2012

By Amanda Schupak for YouBeauty Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to brush your pearly whites. The most important reason to brush your teet...

Are You Making These 6 Common Dental Mistakes

The Huffington Post | Catherine Pearson | Posted 03.05.2012

Dental health is relatively simple, right? You brush, you floss, you repeat. Well, yes and no. While the general guidelines are indeed pretty si...

Dog Dental: 8 Reasons to Take Care of your Dog’s Teeth

Posted 02.06.2012

In spite of what you may have heard, it's never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks--especially if it's proper oral care. Whether your pooch ...

6 Ways Oral Hygiene Affects The Rest Of Your Body

The Huffington Post | Laura Schocker | Posted 10.01.2011

Your dentist has been nagging you to brush twice a day and floss daily for as long as you can remember -- and while those habits, along with regular c...

What Is That Dental Office Smell?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Like the smell of a new car, think of the dental office smell as a good one. When you detect that distinct odor, it means that your teeth are going to be well taken care of by a professional.

The History Of The Toothbrush: From 5000 BC To Present

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

In a recent Lemelson/MIT survey, the toothbrush beat out the computer and the car as an invention that Americans said they couldn't live without. Boy, do we ever like our toothbrushes.

Why Brushing Your Teeth Could Save Your Life

Guardian.co.uk | Lucy Atkins | Posted 11.17.2011

You'd think that the state of your gums would bear little relation to the rest of your body, but studies show that those of us who suffer from gum dis...