The Refresh

It’s time to freshen up on oral care. Keep scrolling to learn about the importance of oral health and get simple tips from our network of experts for supporting it on a daily basis.

By Anne Pavuk Wright
Expert Reviewed
Man having toothache at dentist
What Exactly Is Tooth Decay, and How Do You Prevent It?
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
A woman in her 40s flossing her teeth
The One Mistake You’re Probably Making When You Floss Your Teeth
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By Jessica Migala
Expert Reviewed
A woman at home eating salad with salad dressing, which is one of the foods bad for teeth
7 Foods That Are Bad for Your Teeth, According to a Dentist
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
A dentist wearing a pink cap and blue scrubs using an overhead light to check a patient's teeth at the dentist's office.
5 Health Issues Your Dentist Can Spot (That Have Nothing to Do With Teeth)
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Laughing woman hanging out with friends during backyard dinner party
Why Your Oral Health Declines as You Age, and What You Can Do About It
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By Marygrace Taylor
Expert Reviewed
a dentist working on a patient who has dental anxiety
Nervous About Going to the Dentist? Here Are 6 Tips to Ease Your Fears
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By Maria Masters
Expert Reviewed
Open mouth during oral checkup at the dentist
What Causes Calcium Deposits on Teeth and How to Prevent Them
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
couple brushing their teeth in the bathroom mirror
The One Mistake You’re Probably Making When You Brush Your Teeth
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