Notes on
keeping teeth.
Short, practical reads from our dentists on brushing, kids, whitening and everyday aches. General information, not dental advice.
Five more notes.
Pain
2 min read
What to do about a toothache before you can get in
Ibuprofen beats acetaminophen for dental pain, aspirin on the gum burns it, and heat makes an abscess worse.
Whitening
2 min read
Whitening: what works and what wastes your money
Charcoal scrubs enamel, whitening toothpaste removes stain and not much else, and crowns do not change color at all.
Kids
2 min read
Taking a toddler to the dentist without the meltdown
Book the morning, skip the pep talk, and leave the words that scared you out of it.
Sensitivity
2 min read
Why cold drinks make your teeth jump
A twinge that stops in a second is usually exposed root. A throb that lingers is something else.
Emergencies
2 min read
When a toothache is an emergency
Most dental pain can wait until morning. Swelling that spreads, a knocked-out tooth and a fever cannot.