Tu Anh Vu, DMD

How to Fix an Uneven Smile and Look Your Best

While everyone has a slightly asymmetrical face, an uneven smile may be more noticeable on some than others. If one side of your mouth is higher or lower when you smile, it’s probably a little uneven—and that's not a...

12 Tips for Getting the Perfect Smile

Say cheese! From vacation pics and formal photos to candids and selfies, there’s no shortage of camera-worthy opportunities out there. How can you make sure that your smile is totally perfect and on point for each and ...

How to Straighten Crooked Teeth Without Braces

Alternate options to help you avoid the high cost and timely upkeep of traditional bracesSome people say that having a straight, beautiful smile is the best accessory, but not everyone is confident in the appearance of t...

How to

Smile

Smiling may come naturally to some people; however, for the rest of us, it can be a little challenging. Finding the right smile for pictures, selfies, and everyday life is tough, especially if you haven’t figured out w...

The Proper Way to Brush Your Teeth (And Its Benefits)

Practice good dental hygiene with these expert-backed tipsWhen you want a whiter smile and fresher breath, brushing your teeth will help out as well as improve your overall health. Bacteria builds up on your teeth, wh...

How to Apply Whitening Strips

Whiten your teeth safely with teeth whitening stripsAs we age, our teeth may not look as white and vibrant as they once did. Teeth can yellow for a number of reasons, ranging from a lack of dental hygiene to drinking cer...

How to

Change a Quip Battery

Quip is an electric toothbrush where you can get new brush heads in the mail when you need them. Over time, the battery in a Quip will lose its charge and need to be replaced, but it’s very easy to change. If you repla...

How to

Use a Tongue Scraper

Tongue scraping has a long history, both as an element of hygiene and an Ayurvedic cleansing ritual. Research is divided on how well tongue scraping works, and it should not replace other forms of oral hygiene like brus...

How to

Tell Between an Erupting and Impacted Wisdom Tooth

Wisdom teeth are the molars furthest back on both sides of your upper and lower jaw.These four teeth are the last ones to erupt or grow out of your gums and become functional — this typically occurs during the late tee...

How to

Heal Gums After a Tooth Extraction

When a tooth is extracted, a wound is created within the gums and alveolar bone. Improper care can lead to serious and painful complications. Knowing how to take the necessary precautions before and after the extraction ...

How to Use Floss on Your Teeth

Daily, dentist-approved ways to clean between your teethFood stuck in your teeth? Bad breath? Dentist asked the last time you flossed? No matter what brought you here, flossing your teeth is the perfect way to keep you...

How to

Get Whiter Teeth at Home

While you may want a mouth full of shiny, white teeth, a professional whitening treatment is expensive. Luckily, if your teeth aren't as white as you'd like them to be, there are some things you can try at home for a whi...

How to

Clean Your Tongue Properly

The tongue has the heaviest bacterial amount of any part of your mouth. Nevertheless, many people do not take the time to clean their tongues. When you do not clean your tongue properly, you can have negative side effect...

How to

Eat with Dentures

Eating with dentures isn't like eating with your regular teeth. Chewing on only one side of your mouth can loosen your dentures and cause them to slip. Foods with certain textures can break or dislodge them, so be patien...

How to Heal a Cut on Your Tongue: First Aid, Home Remedies, & More

Medically-verified ways to heal a mouth injury quicklyOuch! Just cut your tongue? Whether you accidentally bit it or snagged it on something sharp, this uncomfortable injury isn’t fun to deal with. Fortunately, a cut t...

How to

Remove Tartar

Have you ever noticed a sticky buildup on your teeth when it's time to brush? This is called plaque, and if it's not brushed away, it can harden into a substance called tartar. Tartar is a rough, bumpy deposit along the ...

How to

Stimulate Gum Growth

If your gums have begun receding, you may have periodontitis or gum recession, which is gum disease that can destroy the bones and tissues attached to your teeth.. 10 April 2020. See a dental professional as soon as you...

How to

Cure a Toothache

Toothaches occur when the extremely sensitive central portion of the tooth, called the pulp, becomes inflamed. This can happen for a variety of reasons like cavities, a blow to the tooth, or an infection of the gums. Rea...

8 Ways to Remove a Loose Tooth without Pulling It

Learn to remove a wiggly tooth safelyMost people begin to lose their "baby teeth" around age 6. If you have a loose tooth that's been driving you crazy for weeks, but you've been too scared to pull it out, never fear! Yo...

How to

Get Rid of White Tongue

It's a bit of a shock to open your mouth to brush your teeth in the morning and discover that your tongue has a white coating on it. White tongue occurs when the bumps on your tongue swell and trap dead cells, bacteria, ...