The holidays are here to spread good cheer, and they’re bringing a few customary beverages that many people enjoy. While it’s important to celebrate and make merry on these festive occasions, it’s also important to make sure your smile isn’t any worse for the wear. Here are a few traditional holiday beverages that can be harsh on your teeth and how to keep your pearly whites white and pearly for next year.

Reader beware, you may be in for a scare! With Halloween looming in the distance like a harvest moon, it’s time to brush away the dust from the grimoires of oral health. Within these volumes, you’ll find the most frightening statistics about oral health to date.

If you enjoy a fabulous fright, continue reading. You just may get your wish from the monkey’s paw.

Humans have been obsessed with the aesthetics of their smiles for millennia. From ancient cultures bleaching their teeth with various concoctions to modern smile makeovers, people love to create beautiful smiles. But who decides what a beautiful smile is? Well, scientists of course! Using polls, tests, and research data, they have honed in on the traits of great smiles.

If you want to learn about these traits and how they add up to a gorgeous grin, continue reading.

People can sometimes put their appearance before their health, and this can affect the teeth as much as it affects the body. Even though our culture seems to think your smile should always be radiant, whiter teeth are not always healthier teeth. Here’s what you should know about what color teeth should be and why it’s important to keep seeing your dentist no matter how white your smile is.

Gum disease is a nasty, uncomfortable, and devastating health condition, but like many unpleasant things, it can make for some interesting reading. Even if you enjoy learning about periodontal disease, you can rest assured that the more you know, the more you’ll want to avoid it. In honor of Gum Care Month this September, here is a short list of interesting facts about gum disease to help you stay motivated to practice excellent oral hygiene.