Yellowing teeth: Myths and causes

  Yellow teeth. Not many of us are a fan of the look of them, but are they also a sign of bad oral health? The yellow colour will start subtle but will become more apparent after time. Does this mean that if you get rid of the reason, you…

How much toothpaste should kids use?

Most kinds of kids toothpaste are made with reduced fluoride levels adapted to the child's age, but it's also important to use the correct amount. Small children can't spit, and even bigger kids should not use too much toothpaste. Here's a guide on toothpaste amount from the Norwegian Directorate of…

Mouth sores or aphtha? Here's what to do

Do you experience blisters in your mouth? You're not alone. According to the Norwegian Health Information around 15-20 percent of the population experiences mouth sores or blisters, known as "aphtha".  All ages can experience aphtha, and it can occur on both the tongue, on the roof of the mouth, back…

Toothpaste ingredients: What do they mean?

What does a typical toothpaste contain? The formula between kinds of toothpaste may vary depending on what area the toothpaste focuses on. Kids toothpaste has less fluoride and a milder cleaning agent, while some kinds of toothpaste may have ingredients to help with dry mouth, sensitivity or whitening ingredients. We…

Natural remedies for teeth whitening

Having naturally white teeth has a lot to do with stain prevention. People can have medical or genetic reasons for not having super white teeth. Chemicals are found everywhere and are not bad as default, but we have gathered some natural teeth whitening tips and remedies to get your pearly…