8 Space-Saving Water Flossers To Use At Home Or On The Road
Did you know clean teeth are the secret to longevity? I’m being hyperbolic, of course. But it is true that improper oral hygiene has been linked to serious health issues like heart disease and stroke — so if improved oral hygiene is on your mind, consider adding a water flosser routine. I’m personally devoted to […]
These 44%-Off Whitening Strips Perform Just As Well As Crest’s, According To Reviewers
Amazon This pack contains 14 sets of sensitivity-free teeth whitening strips by Waving Palms. HuffPost and its publishing partners may receive a commission from some purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently curated by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. As a daily coffee drinker, I’ve […]
Are You A Failed Flosser? This Will Convince You To Finally Stick To A Routine.
If you feel guilty because you don’t floss your teeth, at least you’re in good company. Studies say that only three in 10 Americans floss regularly, even though it’s the best way to remove up to 80% of the plaque that’s lurking between your teeth. Yes, regular tooth brushing is important, but so is flossing, […]
My Vet Recommended These New Dental Chews And Now My Picky Dog Is Obsessed
For certain dog breeds, gnarly teeth often come with the territory — a fact that didn’t quite dawn on me when I was 23 years old and scooping up the jankiest-looking pup in the shelter. My beloved Chihuahua mix, Maeby, is now 15 years old, and over the last decade and a half she’s weathered […]
Make Your Dentist Proud With These Teeth Care Products Available At Prime Day
Amazon Crest Whitestrips with Light teeth whitening strips (43% off) Elevate your Whitestrips game with this powerful at-home combination teeth whitening system. In conjunction with the Whitestrips, this lightweight, disposable, water-resistant device weakens stains quickly so you can see results in just 10 days when using once a day for 60 minutes. It includes one […]
Opinion | ‘Probably Lying Through Their Teeth’: What We Heard This Week
“They’re probably lying through their teeth much of the time.” — David Hyman, MD, JD, of Georgetown University Law Center, on insurers’ contract negotiations with in-network providers. “This is heartbreaking.” — Kjersti Aagaard, MD, PhD, of Baylor College of Medicine, on the rising maternal mortality rate among pregnant women in the U.S. “That’s a definite […]
WTF Is Tongue Scraping And Should I Be Doing It?
Many of us might be diligent about brushing our teeth, flossing and using mouthwash. But there’s another element of oral hygiene that people are less familiar with: tongue scraping. “Tongue scraping is an oral hygiene process done to clean the bumpy surface of the tongue,” Dr. Erin Issac, a board-certified pediatric dentist, told HuffPost. “The […]
Fish With Human-Like Teeth Is Dropping Jaws On Social Media
A fish with human-like teeth is dropping jaws on social media after it was caught in Nags Head, North Carolina. An underwater orthodontist could make a killing on this guy: The sheepshead fish, which is actually pretty common, was brought in by Nathan Martin and posted to the Facebook page of Jennette’s Pier. A spokesperson […]