October 2026

A crown that falls off is usually fixable. Save it, protect the tooth, and see a dentist within a few days. Here’s exactly what to do and why crowns come loose.

Most cracked teeth can be saved if they’re treated before the crack spreads. Here’s how to recognize a crack, which types are fixable, and what treatment looks like.

Electric toothbrushes remove a bit more plaque for most people, especially those who rush or have braces or arthritis. Technique still matters most. Here’s how to pick and use one.

Yellow teeth usually come from food and drink stains, plaque, or enamel thinning with age. Most causes are harmless and treatable. Here’s how to tell which one you have.

Dental care during pregnancy is safe and recommended. Here’s what’s fine at each stage, what can wait, and why pregnancy makes gums more likely to bleed.

Yes, dental sealants can be worth it for adults, especially those with deep grooves on their back teeth, a history of cavities, dry mouth, or difficulty cleaning molars thoroughly. Sealants are thin protective coatings painted onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth to block food and bacteria from settling into the grooves where most cavities

Gums that are swollen around just one tooth are usually caused by trapped food, localized gum inflammation, an erupting or impacted tooth, or an infection such as a tooth or gum abscess. Mild swelling from a stuck popcorn hull or irritation often settles within a few days once the area is cleaned. Swelling that is

To clean a night guard, rinse it with cool water as soon as you take it out, brush it gently with a soft toothbrush and mild, unscented soap or a non-abrasive guard cleaner, then let it air dry completely before storing it in a ventilated case. Once or twice a week, soak it in a

A child’s tooth usually turns grey because it was bumped or injured at some point, causing bleeding or damage to the nerve (pulp) inside the tooth. Grey discolouration is common in young children, especially toddlers who are learning to walk, and in many cases the tooth stays healthy or even lightens again over weeks to