The Mouthoff Blog

Although the Centers For Disease Control says oral health disparities among minorities are “profound in the United States,” the issue has barely been studied in relation to the LGBT+ community...

Summer means ice cream cones and popsicles, but if biting into a frozen treat makes you cringe, you’re likely one of 40 million adults in the U.S. who deal with...

It’s no secret that bathing your teeth in sugary drinks can lead to cavities. But in this season of piña coladas and mojitos, we wanted to know just how bad...

The phrase “preventative dentistry” doesn’t exactly spark joy. But when you call it something cool and new-agey like preventistry and learn why it’s so important (beyond someone simply telling you...

It’s important to discuss with your dentist and hygienist the best course of action when it comes to wisdom teeth.

Who needs celebrity feuds when you can have the drama, controversy, and debate that surrounds toothpaste ingredients instead? Public opinion on fluoride has been one bumpy roller-coaster ride since the...

If you clenched your teeth while watching the quintessential 70s thriller “Jaws” for the first time, your jaw was stimulating the TMJ (that’s dental pro speak for Temporomandibular joint). Too...

More than half of us have anxiety about visiting the dentist, some studies suggest. There’s literally an article titled “So Many People Are Afraid Of Going To The Dentist, Psychologists...

When talking about dental health, the teeth usually take the main spotlight. But today, we’ve decided to put someone else center stage – your gums! For those who have never...

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...