Maintaining bright white teeth can improve one’s self confidence as it’s a physical trait desired around the world. While most dental offices offer professional teeth whitening services, it’s often cheaper and more convenient to whiten teeth with an at-home kit....
Swollen gums describe when an individual’s gums inflame and become puffy, which can exclusively happen around one singular tooth. While gum inflammation is common, swelling over one tooth is much less common and may be an indicator of a serious oral health problem....
Technically, yes, it is possible to stop and reverse a cavity without the intervention of a dental professional. However, we, at GumChucks, do not recommend utilizing at-home methods when approaching serious oral health issues, such as cavities. By understanding why...
No matter how often you’re brushing your teeth, you’re essentially only cleaning half of your mouth if you’re not flossing. Regularly flossing everyday will help the gum tissue become more resilient, which also prevents your gums from bleeding when you when you do...
The legend of the Tooth Fairy makes its way into more than 80% of American family households. In the same way that Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny are iconic symbols of childhood, most adults now look back on the tooth fairy with fond memories. The longstanding...
Most people believe that teeth are made up of the same materials in that of bones, but your teeth are actually much stronger than your bones. While the development of human teeth begins in the womb, and permanent teeth generally erupt through the gums at the age of...
Whether it’s due to an injury, old age, or merely having large fingers, there are a plethora of reasons as to why one’s limited dexterity may inhibit their flossing effectiveness. Common mobility issues can restrict one’s hands from completely flossing all their...
Gum recession is a widespread dental issue that effects approximately 88% of people over the age of 65. When an individual’s gums begin to recede, their gum tissue pulls back from the tooth surface and exposes the root. Once thought of as an inevitable sign of aging,...
Baby teeth, often referred to as Primary Teeth or Deciduous Teeth, usually begin to show in an infant’s mouth anywhere between 4 and 7 months old. Through this process called Teething, 20 baby teeth erupt through the gumline which can commonly result in uncomfortable...
While children are more likely to get cavities than adults, cavities are still one of the most common chronic diseases in people of any age. In fact, more than 80% of Americans have had at least one cavity by the time they’ve reached their thirties. When seeing the...
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