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Refined Sugar Could Be Harming More Than Your Teeth
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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Celebrate National Fresh Breath Day With Better Dental Care
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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do This For a Healthier Mouth and Overall Well-Being
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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
Narcotics have long played an important role in easing severe pain caused by disease, trauma or treatment. Healthcare professionals, including dentists, continue to prescribe them as a matter of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
posted: Jun. 25, 2020.
It's National Dairy Month and time to pay tribute to the aurochs, those shaggy creatures who once roamed the Fertile Crescent until people began domesticating them about 8,000 years Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Supposed Health Dangers in Dental Care That Aren't Dangerous
posted: Feb. 16, 2020.
Holistic medicine aims to provide healthcare for the “whole” person. While it's a worthy approach, the term has also been used to advance ideas, including in dentistry, at odds Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
posted: Dec. 18, 2019.
As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health
posted: Oct. 28, 2019.
While the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation have contributed to rising cancer survival rates, they can still have an adverse effect on the rest of the body. That includes Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
posted: Oct. 18, 2019.
The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Health of Your Mouth Could Affect the Rest of Your Body
posted: Sep. 28, 2019.
“No man is an island….” So wrote the poet John Donne four centuries ago. And while he meant the unity of humanity, the metaphor could equally apply to the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
posted: Jun. 20, 2019.
Occurrences of obesity and Type 2 diabetes have soared in the last few decades. While there are a number of influencing factors, health officials place most of the blame Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
With Proper Care, you can Lower Your Risk of Tooth Loss as You Age
posted: May 21, 2019.
While your chances of losing teeth increase as you age, it's not a given. With proper hygiene and care your teeth could last a lifetime. But brushing and flossing can Read moreCategory: Oral Health