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Tongue Scrapers & Cleaners: What's The Hype About?
With new strides in dental technology making themselves known every day, from Waterpiks to whitening mouthguards, it can be hard to keep up on the latest, chic and new dental trends. By now though, you have likely come across some ad, article, or overheard a conversation revolving around tongue scrapers...

Do You Know What's Living On Your Toothbrush?
Our mouth does a lot for us in way of fighting off possibly harmful germs and bacteria that come in through the air in our environment, and the food, drinks, and other products that we consume. Our mouth is also a refuge to millions of bacteria, some of which are...

Do Your Part For The Planet: Reduce Your Oral Hygiene Waste
Here at Coral, we're big lovers of the environment and take special measures to ensure we're being conscientious of how we're affecting our planet. We do this by never testing on animals, using only the EcoSafe coral as one of our natural ingredients, and using renewable toothbrushes that include zero-waste packaging,...

Worried About Tooth Erosion? Here Are The Common Signs & Symptoms.
When your tooth enamel has been worn away and affected by acids, it constitutes tooth erosion. Enamel is the hardest protective substance in our body's, and it covers and protects the outside of our teeth. Symptoms of tooth erosion can vary from sensitivity to hot and cold liquids and foods, to...

Drink Confidently - Know What Drinks Are & Aren't Good For Your Dental Health
We've all been cautioned against overdoing it on our soda consumption but what other beverages put our oral health at risk and which drinks can we rely on to be safe for both our teeth and gums? We're here to clear up any confusion so you can brush easy, and...

Brushing In The Shower: Yes or No?
As humans, a lot of us are always looking for ways to conserve time, make the most of our minutes, and be as efficient as possible. Optimizing our morning routine is one of the first ways we go about doing this. Pre-setting the coffee pot or picking out or outfit...

Keeping Up Oral Health On A Vegetarian Diet
A vegetarian or vegan diet can boast numerous health benefits, but if not monitored properly it can have harmful affect on your teeth and bone health. A study published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that vegetarians are much more likely to suffer from tooth decay, more acidic salivary (spit) pH...

Are Straws Actually Better For Your Teeth?
You have probably heard a variety of facts on whether the use of plastic straws is harmful or helpful to your teeth and oral health. Sometimes people say using and chewing on plastic straws is bad for your teeth while others have said drinking acidic and sugar liquids through a...

Does Oral Health Run In The Family?
Often times when we experience some form of medical issue, one of the first things we consider is looking to our family history for signals that our issue is genetic. We know that genetics define a lot of aspects of who we are - our hair color, our eye color,...

What Are Dental Sealants?
There is a lot of complicated verbiage in dentistry, keeping track of the various procedures, tools, and applications you can have provided for your teeth can get tricky. So we're here to remind you, what sealants are in the dental field and what they do for you and your kids...

A Dental Guide For Athletes - What To Know
When you're playing sports or exercising, your dental health may not be the first concern that comes to mind but it's definitely something that deserves extra consideration. Being an athlete of any kind requires dedication to training, eating well, meeting nutritional goals, and staying hydrated, all aimed to achieve success...

Is Chewing Gum Really Harmful For Your Teeth?
There has been a lot of back and forth discussion on the effects chewing gum has on your teeth and overall oral health and hygiene. So we're here to set the record straight on what the deal is with chewing gum. Chewing gum is no modern delicacy and has appeared...