The Wally blog

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.

Teeth are, obviously, a part of the body. So why TF are there different insurances for dental and for health?

People ask, "can teledentistry help me?" We looked at our data, and found 80% of our patients resolved their concern solely using teledentistry.

Practicing good oral hygiene can certainly help prevent many dental complications down the road.

A dental abscess can feel scary and painful. It’s important to get connected to a dentist to prevent complications.

Dental insurance is a bad deal for most people.

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.

We see a lot of toothaches. Here’s how you can manage the pain before you get to 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.

Not all dental situations are emergencies. We unpack how to tell what kind of dental situation you might be experiencing.

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.

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.

Businesses that increase consumer confidence about safety are going to do well as we open up again - dentistry is no different.

Virtual care changes the urgent care experience in a way that's better for patients and dentists.

Dentists can now use Wally to implement personalized teledentistry at their practices.

We're excited to make virtual dentist visits available to patients across the US.

Talk to a dentist without having to leave your couch.

We get asked all the time how Wally came to be - here’s the answer.

What to do if you have questions while in COVID-19 quarantine.

Creating a thriving practice outside of the traditional dental insurance network.