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Stop Gum Disease Before it Gets Started with Daily Oral Hygiene
posted: Nov. 30, 2018.
While tooth decay seems to get most of the “media attention,” there’s another oral infection just as common and destructive: periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, nearly half of adults Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Nov. 20, 2018.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Practice Caution with Energy or Sports Drinks to Protect Your Enamel
posted: Nov. 10, 2018.
Although energy and sports drinks have different purposes, they have one thing in common: they often contain added citric and other acids to improve taste and prolong shelf life. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What Athletes Have to Tell Us About Oral Health
posted: Oct. 31, 2018.
Considering all the intensive conditioning, practice and training they do, most people would expect elite athletes to be… well… healthy. And that’s generally true — except when it comes Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Sleeping in Dentures: Don't Do It!
posted: Oct. 21, 2018.
Maybe you don’t like to be without teeth — ever. Or maybe you get a little forgetful sometimes. Whatever the reason, if you’re wearing your dentures to bed at Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Oct. 11, 2018.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
posted: Oct. 01, 2018.
There's a burning sensation in your mouth even though you haven't had anything hot to eat or drink. It's an experience you've had for years, often accompanied by mouth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Implant Surgery: A Safe and Routine Procedure
posted: Sep. 21, 2018.
Unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants require a surgical procedure. But don't let your imagination run wild — the procedure is relatively minor and easy for most people Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Look After Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment to Avoid Dental Disease
posted: Sep. 11, 2018.
Cancer treatment can be an all-out battle with intense side effects for your entire body. One particular area that can suffer is your mouth. Chemotherapy and radiation target and destroy Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Sep. 01, 2018.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
posted: Aug. 22, 2018.
When your child says they have a toothache, should you see your dentist? In most cases, the answer is yes. And for good reason: their “toothache” could be a sign Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
5 Causes of Bad Breath and What You Can Do About It!
posted: Aug. 12, 2018.
Unlike the months on either side, August isn't known for major holidays. But it does have one cause for celebration: National Fresh Breath Day! True, this observance will probably Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Type of Tooth Pain You Have Could be Telling You What's Wrong
posted: Aug. 02, 2018.
As with the rest of the body, tooth pain is an indication that something’s wrong. While the exact cause requires a dental exam, the location, quality and duration of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Jul. 23, 2018.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Threatens Your Dental Implant
posted: Jul. 13, 2018.
Teeth-replacing dental implants not only look life-like, they’re made to last. For one thing, the metals and dental materials used in them are impervious to bacterial infection. But that doesn’t Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Take a Vacation From Oral Hygiene This Summer!
posted: Jul. 03, 2018.
What are you most looking forward to this summer? Maybe you’re planning a trip to the beach, or a getaway in the woods…maybe even a journey to a faraway Read moreCategory: Oral Health