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Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
posted: Oct. 13, 2020.
E-cigarettes have taken the world by storm, especially among younger adults. The reason: the widespread perception that “vaping” is healthier than smoking tobacco. But a deeper look at this wildly Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Oct. 03, 2020.
The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
posted: Sep. 23, 2020.
Dentists and oral surgeons remove millions of teeth every year, most without any adverse aftereffects. But about 2% of patients experience a dry socket, a condition that, although not Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: Sep. 13, 2020.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Addressing Risk Factors: Taking the Fight Against Tooth Decay to a New Level
posted: Sep. 03, 2020.
Tooth decay is more prevalent than diseases like cancer, heart disease or influenza. It doesn't have to be—brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, less dietary sugar and regular dental cleanings Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
posted: Aug. 24, 2020.
There's ample evidence tobacco smoking increases your risk for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But the same may be true for electronic cigarettes (E-cigs): Although millions have turned Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 14, 2020.
Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Aug. 04, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
posted: Jul. 25, 2020.
If you're an adult, your teeth shouldn't wiggle—not even a little bit. If you have a loose tooth, you need to see your dentist as soon as possible to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 15, 2020.
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stop Plaque Buildup Around Your Implant-Supported Bridge With Flossing
posted: Jul. 05, 2020.
Losing your teeth can be a traumatic experience with serious consequences for your overall health. Fortunately, you have great options for replacing lost teeth that can restore both appearance Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Jun. 25, 2020.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jun. 15, 2020.
Bad news at your last dental visit: You have a decayed tooth. And not just in the enamel—the decay has invaded the tooth's inner pulp and the resulting infection Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
posted: Jun. 05, 2020.
What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Graduation Season is the Perfect Time to Review Dental Health
posted: May 26, 2020.
The month of May blossoms annually with commencement ceremonies honoring students graduating from high schools, colleges and universities. For each graduate, the occasion represents a major milestone along their Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: May 16, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures