Take a moment to think about and appreciate how strong your teeth are. Enamel, the outside layer of teeth, is the strongest material in your body, and it experiences tremendous force when you bite and chew. However, enamel is far from being indestructible, and once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.

So how can you make sure your enamel lasts as long as possible? What are the potential risks against it? Keep reading to find out!

It takes a village to raise a child, so the saying goes, but some lessons are best learned in the home. As a responsible parent, whether you homeschool or not, you know that one of your primary responsibilities is to teach your child about taking care of themselves. An important lesson they should learn early on in life from you is how to keep their smile healthy and strong. Here are some ideas for teaching oral health to make the process more fun and successful for everyone!

As you stand in the oral care aisle at the store, you debate whether you should try the whitening treatment there or talk to your dentist about professional teeth whitening. You can’t deny that the price is right for the products in front of you, so why would you choose to brighten your smile at the dentist’s office?

Well, the truth is that professional whitening has a lot more to offer than what you’ll find anywhere else—even online. Keep reading to learn the difference that this option offers and why you should consider contacting your dentist for teeth whitening!