10 natural home remedies for a toothache

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A toothache can feel bad. Like, really bad. It can happen suddenly and cause major pain. In one study, researchers reported 7.5 million cases of toothache among kids in the previous six months. Another study reported 55.1% of adults have had a toothache that caused them major discomfort. There are a few home remedies for […]

The full breakdown on Oral STDs: Types, symptoms, and treatment

Oral herpes, oral syphilis, oral gonorrhea

Sexually transmittable infections/diseases (STI/STDs) are common. And while often associated with spots, sores, and warts that develop in the genital regions, they sometimes affect the mouth. In these cases, you may find it difficult to eat due to pain and the discomfort caused by the sores.  There are different types of STDs that can affect […]

Stained teeth 101: How to prevent and clean stains from wine, coffee, and more

Stained teeth: get a whiter smile

Most of us wish our stained teeth would suddenly appear whiter. If you too have found yourself inspecting your smile and wishing your teeth were more pearly than, well, any other color, you’re not alone.  80% of Americans between 18 and 49 wish their teeth were whiter. For women, that same survey reports the numbers […]

8 reports you need to keep a pulse on your practice’s accounts receivable

Track AR reports for your practice

Getting and analyzing reports for dental practice accounts receivable is crucial to understanding the health of your practice. Medical billing reports are vital and arguably serve as the lifeblood of the practice’s cash flow.  Let’s look at the 7 reports for dental practice AR that’ll help you understand the health of your practice. 1) Patient […]

Myth or Fact: The whiter the teeth, the healthier the smile?

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Are you worried about your yellow teeth? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! More than half of Americans are insecure about their teeth. According to one study, 57% of us cover our mouths when we laugh. Let’s talk yellow teeth and their implication on the health of your mouth. Are whiter teeth healthier? So, are whiter […]

How to stop grinding your teeth (bruxism)

Stop grinding teeth: bruxism

Bruxism is the medical term for grinding your teeth. And while lots of us do it occasionally, doing so regularly can cause serious dental problems. Bruxism can occur in one of two way: nocturnal (while you’re asleep) or awake (when you’re doing it subconsciously throughout your day. But how to stop doing it? Going to […]

Intro guide to social media for dentists: Where to start

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Today, offline and word-of-mouth marketing aren’t enough to grow your client base. Marketing practices have changed and social media has been a major driving force behind that. 36% of Americans have searched for a dentist through social media. 44% of them were happy to establish contact with dentists through social media. Dentists, like all professions, […]