Brushing Teeth

How to Whiten Your Teeth at Home

Your smile isn’t just a form of self-expression—it’s a physical movement that activates muscles in your face telling your brain to release endorphins (your happy hormones). Now it makes sense why brighter, more beautiful smiles correlate with greater success, confidence, and even higher pay! So, the next time you’re on a date or job interview […]

The Myths and Facts of Fluoride

We’ve seen this ingredient in toothpaste, but what does fluoride do for your teeth? And is it safe to use? Today, we’re debunking some of the most common myths about fluoride (and sharing a few interesting facts you should know). Myth or Fact: Fluoride Destroys Teeth Myth: Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that builds […]

2018 Holiday Gift Guide – Give The Gift of Dental Health!

Who is on your shopping list this holiday season? From friends and family to the  kindly neighbor who waters the plants while we’re away, the postal carrier to the favorite babysitter, the dog walker to the co-worker whose name you drew for Secret Santa you may feel like you have more gift recipients than gift […]

Is It Safe to Brush Your Teeth When a Boil Water Advisory is in Effect?

Have you ever wondered whether it is safe to brush your teeth with untreated tap water when a “boil water advisory” has been put in place? A boil water advisory is a public health measure that suggests the possibility of bacterial contamination in the water system, making the water unsafe to drink tap water without […]

Best and Worst Foods to Eat this Summer

Summer is here and yummy treats are all around! But how do these beachside snacks affect your teeth? Your Community Dental, in Wilmington, North Carolina has some tips and tricks to enjoying summer treats that will help you keep your smile shining with your pearly whites! We brush and floss and even visit the dentist […]

Top 5 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Dental Health in 2017

Everyone wants to be confident in his or her smile. We all know good dental hygiene makes for strong, healthy teeth, but there is some confusion on the best practices for maintaining that healthy smile. This is why Your Community Dental has come up with a list of the top 5 things you can do […]