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Fluoride Treatments Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.
When it comes to helping your child avoid tooth decay, it's all hands on deck. Tooth decay can not only harm their current set of primary teeth, but the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Be Better Prepared For Tooth-Related Injuries
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.
Disasters are an unfortunate part of life—and not just on the epic scale of a hurricane, flood or earthquake. You could easily find yourself having your own "personal pizza"-sized Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Both Tooth Decay or Gum Disease Could Become Something Far Worse
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.
While mouth pain can certainly get your attention, what exactly hurts may be difficult to identify. It might seem to emanate from a single tooth, or a group of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.
Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Safely Remove a Loose Baby Tooth for a Happy Tooth Fairy Encounter
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.
Although Santa Claus has Christmas and the Easter Bunny has Easter, neither of these mythical characters has a day just for them (unless you count the Feast of Saint Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
posted: Jul. 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Cheese and Other Dairy Contribute to Healthier Teeth and a More Photogenic Smile
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
Here's a bit of magic: Hold your smart phone camera in front of someone and say, "Cheese!" More times than not, they'll break into a smile. No one knows Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Protect Your Teeth and Gums During Physical Activities
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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Throw Away Your Used Toothbrush - Repurpose It!
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
From a dentist's perspective, toothbrushes have a limited lifespan: Bristles can fray after months of use, rendering them less effective in removing harmful dental plaque. The American Dental Association Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Causes of Chronic Jaw Pain Might Be Similar To Fibromyalgia
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
Chronic joint pain (temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD) in and of itself can make life miserable. But TMD may not be the only debilitating condition you're contending with—it's quite Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt like your mouth was filled with cotton? We've all had bouts of occasional dry mouth, but the unpleasantness usually Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips for Improving Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
Two important practices boost your protection from dental disease: twice-a-year dental visits; and daily brushing and flossing. Of the two, that second one could be the most important. Personal oral Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
Dentures have come a long way since George Washington's time. Today, they're more comfortable, more secure and more lifelike than our first president's famous hippopotamus ivory appliance. But one thing Read moreCategory: Oral Health