The Wally blog

Grey teeth caused by tetracycline can be frustrating and feel embarrassing. We unpack what underlies the discoloration, and what you can do to whiten your teeth.

Wine, coffee, and tea can stain your teeth. But you can fix or even avoid the staining all together. Learn more.

Finding black spots on your teeth signals something going on with the bacteria and acids in your mouth. Find out what it means and what to do about it.

White stains on your teeth don't just look off, they signal something else is going on in your mouth. Read more about what you can do.

What's the best way to whiten your teeth? Our dentistry experts help you determine the most effective and safest ways to whiten your teeth. Go ahead, be brilliant.

Is getting veneers a better way to whiten my teeth? Can I whiten my veneers? Our clinicians unpack veneers and when they are a great option to improve your smile.

Some teeth seem harder to whiten than others. That's because certain types of stains and color change are easier to address than others.

Teeth discolored on the inside will look discolored on the outside too. Our dental experts uncover why teeth discolor inside and the options to "whiten" them.

Find out what you get for a Franklin with Wally (spoiler: it's A LOT) 😉

Does shining a light on your teeth really help whiten them? Our clinicians unpack what's going on with LED whitening, and what it does for your teeth.

Our dental health gurus bring everything you need to know about dry socket - including how to avoid it - together in one place.

Your tooth was extracted and you're in a ton of pain. After googling you think you have dry socket. Read on for what you should do to get back to health.

Your dental care experience can be costly. And for millions of Americans dental care has a higher out-of-pocket cost burden than any other healthcare experience (for example, going to the doctor, or getting a prescription).

You're about to get a tooth extracted, or maybe you just had a tooth taken out. Here's what you need to know to prevent dry socket.

If one of your teeth was extracted, you've been warned about the dreaded dry socket. Read up on what it is and how to know if you have it.

Our team of dentists and hygienists share everything you need to know when you can't stand the cold, sweets, or pressure. Read on.

You shouldn't have to summon all your courage to bite into breakfast. Read what our clinicians have to say about teeth that are sensitive to pressure.

The system is set up to benefit insurance companies at the expense of the patient experience.

Our clinicians explain why your permanent and temporary crowns might be feeling sensitive.

Dental care products can trigger sensitivity, especially if your products aren't quite right for you. Our clinicians weigh in on how to make sure your products are working well for you.

If you have tooth sensitivity, sweets can be a cringeworthy experience. Read on to learn what you can do to reduce that zing.

Our clinical team of dentists and hygienists share everything you need to know about gum recession. Read on.

Braces are an investment in your smile. See how you can keep your gums healthy to protect your investment.

Gingivoplasty is a procedure used to reshape your gums. Our clinicians share what the procedure does to your gums and whether this can help with gum recession.

Our clinical team lays out what you need to know when it comes to toothpaste and receding gums.

If your gums start to wear away or pull back it's important to take action and stop receding gums in their tracks.

Gingivitis sounds scary, but it's a common, mild, and reversible form of gum disease. Take action and you'll take control of it in no time.

If you just ate some garlic and onions, your breath might be pretty fierce. But if after you brush your teeth the bad breath still lingers, it's not your food causing you to say, "what the halitosis is that smell?"

Working from home finds many of us crunched up on the couch or hunched over laptops. Your body has been feeling the WFH grind, are your teeth starting to grind too?

It's 2 AM and all is quiet except for… 45% of adults snoring at night. Why do we care? Find out as our clinicians discuss the connection between snoring, sleep apnea, and our oral health.

We field tons of questions on charcoal toothpaste. While it's not as bad as brushing your teeth with coal from your grill, it's not doing your teeth much good either.

The pandemic has forced us to make dramatic changes in our lives that are worse for our mouths. Our dental experts pointed out five things that are particularly scary for our smiles.

With hundreds of over the counter and prescription medications listing dry mouth as a side effect, it's no wonder medication is the leading cause for dry mouth. So what do I do?

Your mouth is one of a kind. A quiz can tell us a lot, but to get to next-level customization we send your at-home test kit!

No one wants their night guard or retainer to stink like old saliva from last summer. But the reality is the way many of us clean them actually makes them an ideal home for bacteria to thrive. Find out the best way to keep your night guard and retainers sparkly ✨ clean (and smelling fresh).

Do you see red or pink when you spit in the sink after brushing? We're diving into some of the causes of bleeding gums, and the steps you can take to address it from home.

Do you feel parched? Like, all the time all around your mouth and into your throat? Then you might be suffering from "dry mouth." Read up on what causes it and what you can do to solve it.

Interested in whitening your teeth? You might be surprised about what one of our hygienists recommends as the first product you should try.

Many of us avoid the dentist. We brush, try to floss, and cross our fingers that nothing goes wrong. Wally empowers you to take care of your smile starting from home. Having a healthier, happier mouth just got easier.

What's up with spit? Turns out it's pretty critical to the short- and long-term health of your mouth.

Our health, relationships, and even success depend on our smiles. So why do we use a generic approach to oral health that doesn’t work for millions of Americans? We're bringing personalized care to your mouth with Wally’s At-Home Dental Care.

Check out our chat with Iman Zayed, a registered dental hygienist and the face behind @millennial_rdh on Instagram and TikTok.

With our new partnership, patients can now access all their dental care needs easily - starting from home.

Your teeth need support replenishing the minerals that are lost to acids. We'll talk through your options to get it done.

As entrepreneurs, we get the need to work on your own terms! We chatted with Carolyn Bothwell, founder of Freelance Founders, about taking the leap.

Oral health is doubly critical during pregnancy and leads to short- and long-term health for mom and baby.

Does that once refreshing, ice-cold beverage now scare you because it sends a shooting pain through your teeth? We unpack what's behind tooth sensitivity, and what you can do about it.

Not being able to open and close your jaw is one symptom something might be off with your jaw joint.

If you have experience with extractions, you've been warned about the dreaded dry socket. Read up on what it is and what you can do to avoid it.