The Mouthoff Blog

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...

Our culture thinks “perfect” white smiles equal healthy smiles — but that’s basically fake news. This misguided notion leads to a pletoothora of problems, as conventionally ideal smiles don’t necessarily...

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...

Quipstrology: What your quip color says about you.

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...

The tooth fairy is a relatively new addition to the mythological character club (probably called SoHoHoHo House), joining the likes of Santa and the Easter Bunny sometime during the last...

Those little tubes your brush heads are packaged in? They ensure hygienic freshness and are the best kept Pinterest DIY secret. If you’re feelin’ crafty, here are some ways you...

Two dentists just joined our team full-time. But, don’t worry, we’re not going to put them on camera while wearing scrubs and holding quip with a cheesy graphic next to...