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Care
April 13, 2021
Fix your posture while working from home so you can stop grinding your teeth. No, really!
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?
Care
April 6, 2021
Is snoring or sleep apnea causing my dry mouth at night?
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.
Care
April 1, 2021
Activated charcoal toothpaste: it doesn't whiten your teeth, it harms your enamel
We field tons of questions on charcoal toothpaste and other oral products. While it's not as bad as brushing your teeth with coal from your grill, it's not doing your teeth much good either.
Care
March 25, 2021
5 reasons COVID has wreaked havoc on our smiles
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.
Care
March 23, 2021
Does my medication cause dry mouth? And what can I do about my dry mouth?
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?
Care
March 18, 2021
How does Wally's at-home test kit help personalize your oral care?
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!
Care
March 16, 2021
Is the pandemic making me grind my teeth?
Care
March 9, 2021
Cleaning your night guard or retainer with toothpaste? Our hygienists say, “STOP!”
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).
Care
March 2, 2021
Why are my gums bleeding when I brush my teeth?
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.
Care
February 23, 2021
Am I just thirsty or do I have dry mouth? And what can I do about it?
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.
Care
February 16, 2021
Want whiter teeth? The first step hygienists recommend might surprise you
Interested in whitening your teeth? You might be surprised about what one of our hygienists recommends as the first product you should try.
News
December 14, 2020
Why we're launching at-home dental care 🚀
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.
Care
November 3, 2020
The science of saliva, it's pHascinating. See what we did there?
What's up with spit? Turns out it's pretty critical to the short- and long-term health of your mouth.
News
October 29, 2020
What is At-Home Dental Care?
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.
People
October 20, 2020
Forget the pink shirt and sparkles. Being a hygienist in 2020 is so much more than that.
Check out our chat with Iman Zayed, a registered dental hygienist and the face behind @millennial_rdh on Instagram and TikTok.
News
October 14, 2020
Candid + Wally
With our new partnership, patients can now access all their dental care needs easily - starting from home.
Care
October 6, 2020
In remineralization we trust
Your teeth need support replenishing the minerals that are lost to acids. We'll talk through your options to get it done.
People
September 29, 2020
Sick of working for the man? Tips and tricks from our friends at Freelance Founders
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.
Care
September 22, 2020
Eating for two? Are you brushing and flossing for two, too?
Oral health is doubly critical during pregnancy and leads to short- and long-term health for mom and baby.
Care
September 15, 2020
Do your teeth suddenly feel sensitive? It might not be your fault.
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.
Care
September 8, 2020
What is lockjaw or TMJ?
Not being able to open and close your jaw is one symptom something might be off with your jaw joint.
Care
September 1, 2020
Do I have dry socket? Also, what is dry socket?
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.
Care
August 31, 2020
My teeth are in my body, so why is dental separate from health?
Teeth are, obviously, a part of the body. So why TF are there different insurances for dental and for health?
News
August 17, 2020
What we've learned about teledentistry from real patients
People ask, "can teledentistry help me?" We looked at our data, and found 80% of our patients resolved their concern solely using teledentistry.
Care
August 11, 2020
Good oral hygiene...what does that even mean?
Practicing good oral hygiene can certainly help prevent many dental complications down the road.
Care
August 4, 2020
What the heck is an abscessed tooth?
A dental abscess can feel scary and painful. It’s important to get connected to a dentist to prevent complications.
Care
July 28, 2020
Why buy dental insurance when you can burn money instead?
Dental insurance is a bad deal for most people.
Care
July 21, 2020
Don’t let spots and bumps bum you out
Spots and bumps on your gums or around your mouth can be caused by a variety of concerns. Don’t wait before seeing a dentist.
Care
July 16, 2020
Concerned about your toothache? Here are five ways to ease the pain before seeing a dentist.
We see a lot of toothaches. Here’s how you can manage the pain before you get to a dentist.
Care
July 8, 2020
Should I go to the emergency room or a dentist?
When you face a sudden health issue, you may be thinking of going straight to the emergency room. But that might not be the best option when it comes to dental issues.
Care
July 6, 2020
What counts as a dental emergency?
Not all dental situations are emergencies. We unpack how to tell what kind of dental situation you might be experiencing.
Care
June 9, 2020
Wait, what? Dental care can be delivered virtually?
When you have a dental concern, your instinct is to go into the dentist office. But many concerns can start to be addressed and even resolved virtually.
Dentists
May 21, 2020
Streamlining emergency visits is easy with virtual care
For a dentist who wants to be accessible and provide urgent care to their patients, new infection prevention protocols create a challenge. That's where our virtual care offering can help.
Care
May 19, 2020
Virtual care increases patients' confidence about their safety
Businesses that increase consumer confidence about safety are going to do well as we open up again - dentistry is no different.
Care
May 15, 2020
A better patient and dentist experience with virtual care
Virtual care changes the urgent care experience in a way that's better for patients and dentists.
Dentists
April 19, 2020
Offer teledentistry to your existing patients
Dentists can now use Wally to implement personalized teledentistry at their practices.
News
April 20, 2020
Talk to a Dentist—from Anywhere
We're excited to make virtual dentist visits available to patients across the US.
Care
April 6, 2020
How teledentistry keeps you healthy from home
Talk to a dentist without having to leave your couch.
Dentists
April 2, 2020
Why we built Wally
We get asked all the time how Wally came to be - here’s the answer.
Care
March 30, 2020
Dental questions in quarantine
What to do if you have questions while in COVID-19 quarantine.
Dentists
January 22, 2020
From quantity to quality
Creating a thriving practice outside of the traditional dental insurance network.
Featured Posts
Why we're launching at-home dental care 🚀
December 14, 2020
What is At-Home Dental Care?
October 29, 2020
Why we built Wally
April 2, 2020
From quantity to quality
January 22, 2020
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