Oral Health Videos
How to Whiten Your Teeth
- 5 Ways to Beat Bad Breath
Combat stinky breath with these simple dental hygiene reminders.
- How to Clean Your Retainer
Try this simple solution to keep your retainer clean.
- How to Clean a Toothbrush
Your toothbrush is exposed to all sorts of germs while it sits on your bathroom sink. On the bright side, it’s so simple to keep yours clean - here’s how.
- History of the Toothbrush
The toothbrush has had quite the transformation since its inception around 3,000 B.C.
- Health History of Toothpaste
What civilizations introduced this hygiene product to the world?
- Dental Bridges: Benefits, Types, Cost
A dental bridge usually acts as a temporary fix to close a gap between two teeth.
- Can Charcoal Whiten Your Teeth Safely?
Can activated charcoal really whiten your teeth? Many products tout their ability to erase stains from your pearly whites.
- What Is a Peritonsillar Abscess?
A peritonisillar abscess is a collection of pus that forms in the tissues of your throat near your tonsils.
- Wisdom Teeth Removal
If wisdom teeth grow improperly, they can damage your teeth, jawbone, and nerves. Learn what post-surgery recovery looks like and how to avoid complications.
- Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Causes Surgery
Cleft lip and cleft palate are common birth defects that can happen early in pregnancy. Learn what causes it and how surgery helps.
- Periodontitis (Gum Disease)
Periodontitis, also called gum disease, begins with bacterial growth in your mouth and can end in tooth loss.
- Geographic Tongue Symptoms, Causes, Risks, Treatment
Geographic tongue is a harmless condition that occurs when parts of the tongue have a map-like pattern of irregular, smooth, red patches.
- Angular Cheilitis Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
This condition causes red, swollen patches in the corners of your mouth. Learn more about who’s at risk and what treatments may help.
- Dental Implants
Dental implants replace teeth that have been removed. Who can get dental implants, and how do you take care of them?
- Dry Socket: Causes and Treatments
A dry socket happens when a blood clot doesn’t form properly after a tooth is removed and leaves the hole exposed to infection.
- Tonsil Stones (Tonsilloliths)
Tonsil stones happen when hardened mucous or dead cells get stuck in the back of your throat. Most symptoms are mild and little treatment is needed.
- Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Your tonsils act as filters that trap germs that could enter your airways and cause infection. Sometimes they swell up, a condition known as tonsillitis.
- What Is Thrush?
Thrush is a rash brought on by a fungal infection.
- When Should I Bring My Child to the Dentist?
What will your child’s first visit to the dentist look like?
- When to Brush Teeth After Meals
Brushing too soon after you eat or drink can damage your pearly whites.
- How to Treat a Toothache
How can you make a toothache go away? Ease mouth pain with these simple remedies.
- How to Stop Bleeding Gums and Relieve the Pain
Bleeding gums can be a pain, but here are a few tricks to reverse this sign of gingivitis.
- The Basics: Bleeding Gums
What’s to blame for your bleeding gums? Are you brushing too hard, or is it gingivitis? And what can you do to stop it?
- What Is Gum Disease?
Do you have red, swollen, even bleeding gums? Brush up on how to fight gingivitis and periodontitis.
- 5 Amazing Facts About Your Tongue
Here’s a taste of what you might not know about your tongue.
- The Basics: Strep Throat
Know the symptoms of strep throat and how to get better fast.
- The Right Way to Brush Your Teeth
Follow these steps to keep your pearly whites sparkling and healthy.
- The Basics: How to Beat Bad Breath
How can you beat the stink? Freshen up on a few facts about halitosis.
- The Truth About Going to the Dentist
Does the thought of going to the dentist make you anxious? You’re not alone. But here’s why there’s nothing to fear.
- In Plain Sight: Teeth
Take a closer look at your pearly whites and the amazing job they do every day.
- Strep Throat
Have a sore, scratchy throat? Ask yourself these two questions to help rule out strep throat.
- Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
What causes sensitivity, and how do you treat it?
- Teeth Grinding
Ways to stop this habit and keep your teeth safe from damage.
- What’s TMJ?
Pain in the jaw? What causes the click or pop in your joint? Find out what you can do about it.
- The Basics: Canker Sores
What can you do about those small ulcers inside your mouth? Learn about what causes them and your treatment options.
- Cleaning Essentials
Get back to basics when it comes to a keeping your mouth healthy.
- Veneers
Change the look of your teeth with this cosmetic technique.
- What Will Straighten My Teeth?
Want a straighter smile? You have options.
- Will At-Home Whiteners Work for You?
Which works better: home whitening or the dentist's office?
- Brushing Basics
This is the first step to a good dental routine.
- How to Floss
Learn the right, and gentle, way to floss.
- What is Gum Disease?
A dirty mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria, which leads to infection.
- What Causes Bad Breath?
A doctor discussed why your breath may not be fresh.
- What Are Some Risks of Visiting the Dentist?
Why you shouldn’t pick your dentist off a billboard.
- How Is Dry Mouth Treated?
A lack of saliva can cause bad breath and cavities. Learn how to treat it.
- Why Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Getting those last molars pulled can prevent a number of problems.
- Electric vs. Regular Toothbrush
The benefits of using a little extra power to clean your teeth.
- What Is a Root Canal?
Have an infected, painful tooth? This procedure can provide relief.