When Should I Wear a Mouth Guard?

When Should I Wear a Mouth Guard?

By Aspen Dental When Should I Wear a Mouth Guard? There are a couple different types of mouthguards. When you should wear your mouthguard depends on what it is used for. Sports Mouthguards You should wear a sports mouthguard while participating in any dangerous or contact sports or activities, including ice hockey, field hockey, in-line…

Does Charcoal Toothpaste Really Clean Your Teeth?

Charcoal Toothpaste

By Aspen Dental Charcoal Toothpaste Does Charcoal Toothpaste Really Clean Your Teeth?             If you’ve been on social media recently, chances are you’ve probably heard of the new health and beauty trend, activated charcoal. And no, we’re not talking about the charcoal used to grill hamburgers on a summer day. Activated charcoal is a treated…

How To Prevent Bad Breath

How To Prevent Bad Breath

By Aspen Dental How To Prevent Bad Breath How To Prevent Bad Breath Do you have bad breath? So do more than 80 million people. We’ve all been embarrassed by bad breath before and sometimes you just can’t get rid of it. Here are some tips to help you prevent it: Brush your teeth twice…

How Will My Oral and Dental Health Change as I Get Older?

How Will My Oral and Dental Health Change as I Get Older?

By Aspen Dental How Will My Oral and Dental Health Change as I Get Older? How Will My Oral and Dental Health Change as I Get Older? Getting older doesn’t have to mean losing your teeth. With the right care, you can have healthy, beautiful teeth and gums that will last you a lifetime. As…

Is There Really A Technique To Brushing Your Teeth?

Is There Really A Technique To Brushing Your Teeth?

By Aspen Dental Is There Really A Technique To Brushing Your Teeth? Is There Really A Technique To Brushing Your Teeth? Have you ever wondered if you’re brushing your teeth the right way? If you’re an adult, you’ve had decades of practice, so you probably know how to brush properly, right?             Actually that’s not…

What Causes Jaw Pain & How to Avoid It

What Causes Jaw Pain & How to Avoid It

By Aspen Dental What Causes Jaw Pain & How to Avoid It What Causes Jaw Pain & How to Avoid It If you’re suffering from jaw pain, you’re not alone! Approximately one out of every eight people suffers from jaw pain. Also referred to as temporomandibular joint disorder, jaw pain can be caused by many…

What Kind of Tooth Brush Is Right For You?

What Kind of Tooth Brush Is Right For You?

By Aspen Dental What Kind of Tooth Brush Is Right For You? What Kind of Tooth Brush Is Right For You?             If you’ve ever gone to the store to buy a new toothbrush, you were probably intimidated by just how many different kinds of toothbrushes there are. How do you know which is the…

10 Common Things That Can Ruin Your Teeth, it Might Surprise You!

Bad for teeth

By Aspen Dental 10 Common Things That Can Ruin Your Teeth, it Might Surprise You!   Everybody knows that eating too much candy and sugar is bad for your teeth, but there are actually many more things that can damage your teeth. And some of them you would never expect!   1. Snacking- Constant snacking…