The Remedy Blog

5 Dentist-Backed Ways to Prevent Jaw Clenching and Pain
5 Dentist-Backed Ways to Prevent Jaw Clenching and Pain
You wake up with a throbbing headache. Your jaw feels tight and sore. Maybe your teeth are starting to show wear, or your partner mentions hearing grinding sounds at night. Jaw clenching affects mi...
Jeff McKinnon
Where to Buy Retainer Cleaner: 8 Places Online & In-Store
Where to Buy Retainer Cleaner: 8 Places Online & In-Store
Your retainer sits in your mouth for hours each day. It collects bacteria, plaque, and develops that cloudy film you can see. Regular soap and water do not cut it. You need a proper cleaner to keep...
Jeff McKinnon
Retainer Care Instructions: Dos & Don'ts, Cleaning, Storage
Retainer Care Instructions: Dos & Don'ts, Cleaning, Storage
You just finished months or years of orthodontic treatment and got your retainers. Now you're facing a new challenge: keeping these custom appliances clean, safe, and effective so your teeth stay s...
Jeff McKinnon
At Home Impression Kit: What It Is, How It Works, Pricing
At Home Impression Kit: What It Is, How It Works, Pricing
An at home impression kit is a DIY dental mold system that lets you create accurate copies of your teeth without visiting a dentist. The kit includes moldable putty, adjustable trays, and detailed ...
Jeff McKinnon
How to Maintain Dental Health: 5 Evidence-Based Daily Tips
How to Maintain Dental Health: 5 Evidence-Based Daily Tips
You know your teeth matter but figuring out how to maintain dental health can feel overwhelming when you face conflicting advice and expensive dental bills. Your mouth impacts your overall wellbein...
Jeff McKinnon
How Long Do Dental Retainers Last? Types, Care, Replacement
How Long Do Dental Retainers Last? Types, Care, Replacement
You finished orthodontic treatment and got your retainer. Now you wear it religiously to keep your teeth straight. But how long do dental retainers last before you need a replacement? The answer de...
Jeff McKinnon
What Helps With Bruxism? Treatments, Exercises, and Guards
What Helps With Bruxism? Treatments, Exercises, and Guards
Bruxism is the medical term for grinding, clenching, or gnashing your teeth, often without realizing you're doing it. It can happen during sleep or while you're awake, and over time, it wears down ...
Jeff McKinnon
Teeth Whitening Strips vs Gel: Which Is Best for You Today?
Teeth Whitening Strips vs Gel: Which Is Best for You Today?
You want whiter teeth and you are standing in the drugstore aisle staring at two options. Teeth whitening strips are thin flexible pieces of plastic coated with a bleaching agent that you press ont...
Jeff McKinnon
Advantages Of Direct To Consumer: 5 Levers For Brand Growth
Advantages Of Direct To Consumer: 5 Levers For Brand Growth
Retailers take a cut. Distributors mark up your price. Third parties sit between you and the people who actually buy your products. You lose margin, customer insight, and control over how your bran...
Jeff McKinnon
Direct To Consumer Solutions: How To Launch A DTC Channel
Direct To Consumer Solutions: How To Launch A DTC Channel
Traditional retail channels eat into your margins and keep you disconnected from your customers. You sell to distributors who sell to retailers who sell to shoppers. By the time your product reache...
Jeff McKinnon