Month: October 2011

Fun Uses For Your Old Toothbrush

The American Dental Association recommends replacing your toothbrush every three to four months. Just because the brush is no longer effective in cleaning your teeth, doesn’t mean you have to throw it away. Try these thrifty tips to make your old toothbrushes useful. Scrub grime from the kitchen and bathroom sinks. Toothbrushes can get into… Read more »

The Risks of Excessive Tooth Bleaching

Most people want whiter teeth. Instead of waiting around for their at-home whitening products to work, they overuse the product to have a whiter smile faster. This may sound like a good idea in theory, but what are the risks of excessive bleaching? People who are obsessed with whitening their teeth, sometimes called “bleachorexics,” are… Read more »

Halloween Candy Craze

It’s October, and that means empty parking lots become pumpkin patches and crazy costumes become fashionable. This spooky holiday can be fun for everyone, but your smile may feel differently. Why are your teeth afraid of Halloween? Because stores stock up on candy. The average person eats about 24 pounds of candy each year. Americans… Read more »