The Mouthoff Blog

More than half of us have anxiety about visiting the dentist, some studies suggest. There’s literally an article titled “So Many People Are Afraid Of Going To The Dentist, Psychologists...

When talking about dental health, the teeth usually take the main spotlight. But today, we’ve decided to put someone else center stage – your gums! For those who have never...

Your teeth are the only part of your skeleton that’s visible — and that’s why they’re bone white. But, beauty standards make us think they should be even whiter, and...

Sensitivity is an essential characteristic of our emotional make-up, but as far as tooth traits go — it’s certifiably the worst. No one wants to be in pain while casually...

These days, it can seem like people change their diet as often as they (should) change their toothbrush. Whether they’re built on the idea that potatoes hold the key to...

Fresh breath is clearly number one on the before-you-kiss-someone mental checklist, right before chapstick. But, thinking about the details of oral health might… ruin the moment — especially if you’re...

That activated charcoal bloggers can’t stop posting about? Dental professionals might be biting back. Charcoal, which is basically man-made coal, is great for brooding self portraits in high school art...

Do different parts of your tongue really taste different flavors? You might have no idea what the tongue taste map is, or you might know it like the back-of-your-tongue from...

You need to feed the bacteria in your mouth. Your mouth is one of the most bacteria-ridden parts of your body, teeming with trillions of little organisms of over 600...

What are the worst and not-so-spooky candies for your teeth? This might be surprising coming from an oral care company that literally obsesses over the best angle to hold your...

Should you brush your teeth before or after breakfast? We talked to a dentist to find a definitive answer — plus what you should be eating to keep your whole...

Sometimes your saliva well runs dry, which can cause cotton-mouth embarrassment or serious rotten-mouth problems with your health. Here’s how to avoid that oral drought called dry mouth beyond just...