-
Why Your Dental Records Should Follow You to Your New Dentist
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
Some things you hear at the dentist don't surprise you: You have more plaque buildup or (yuck!) you have a new cavity. On a more positive note, you might
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Here's What's in Your Toothpaste for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
We're all interested in how our toothpaste tastes, how it freshens breath or how it brightens teeth. But those are secondary to its most important function, which is how
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
A Case of Shingles Could Impact Your Upcoming Dental Visit
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 20, 2021.
Most childhood sicknesses are highly treatable and quickly fade from memory afterward. But there's one viral infection that can reappear years later, albeit in a different form and this
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
There May Be a Solution To Your Facial Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
Physical pain is unpleasant—but not knowing why you're hurting makes it worse. Thousands of people encounter such as experience when parts of their face suddenly and mysteriously erupt in
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
After months or even years of radiation or chemotherapy, the words "cancer-free" is music to your ears. Your joy and relief, though, may be tempered by the toll these
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Refined Sugar Could Be Harming More Than Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
You've probably heard your dentist say more than once to cut back on sweets. That's good advice not only for keeping your teeth healthy, but your whole body as
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Celebrate National Fresh Breath Day With Better Dental Care
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
We Americans spend billions on oral hygiene products each year, primarily to fight tooth decay and gum disease. But there's also a secondary motive—to freshen our breath. Our obsession
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
Finding out you have a cavity isn't the best of news. But finding out it's a root cavity is even worse: if not treated, the decay can spread more
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Do This For a Healthier Mouth and Overall Well-Being
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Health is on everyone's mind, especially after dealing with COVID-19 this past year. Beyond the immediate concerns of coping with this novel coronavirus, many are taking a closer look
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Reducing Tooth Sensitivity will Depend on the Cause
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
If you're one of over 30% of Americans who wince in pain when eating and drinking certain foods and beverages, you may have tooth sensitivity. Although there are a
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Protect Your Teeth and Gums During Physical Activities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 23, 2021.
As part of his "New Frontier," President Kennedy greatly expanded the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Sixty years later, it's still going strong—now as the President's Council on Sports,
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 13, 2021.
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
Osteoporosis is a serious bone weakening disease in older adults that can turn a minor fall into a major bone fracture. But the condition could also impact dental treatment—triggered
Read more
Category: Oral Health