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....
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...
Floss first became commercially available back in 1882, to then become a mainstream consumer product by 1896. Since these days, and for more than 100 years, floss has taken the world by storm as one of the absolute best methods to maintain positive oral health. That...
Everyone is familiar with the discomfort that comes from having food stuck in-between your teeth or gumline. On one level, stuck food, especially near the front of the mouth, looks quite ridiculous in social situations and can even embarrass individuals enough to...
Dry mouth, or medically called Xerostomia, is an uncomfortable condition where the mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva. Effecting 10% of the general population and up to 25% of older adults, xerostomia is typically an indicator of a more serious underlying health...
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