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4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
posted: Nov. 28, 2019.
You can't separate your oral health from your overall health. What's beneficial for your body in general is usually beneficial for your teeth and gums. Take the foods you eat: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
posted: Nov. 18, 2019.
When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
posted: Nov. 07, 2019.
It's a “change” moment when your child leaves home to attend college for the first time. For many, it's the first time to truly be on their own. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Oct. 28, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
posted: Oct. 18, 2019.
If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
posted: Oct. 08, 2019.
Your baby is turning one year old—and it's time for their first dental visit! Both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend your child Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Office Infection Control Protects You From Viral Infection
posted: Sep. 28, 2019.
Visiting the dentist for regular cleanings and needed dental work can do wonders for keeping your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. But if you’ve seen or heard about Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why
posted: Sep. 18, 2019.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Dentist Might Hold the Key to Solving Your Sleep Apnea Problem
posted: Sep. 08, 2019.
When you awake in the morning do you still feel exhausted? Are you irritable during the day, unable to think or focus clearly? Is your loud snoring bothering your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Make Sure Your Kids' Teeth Are Ready for School
posted: Aug. 29, 2019.
With summer winding down, parents are turning their attention to their kids' upcoming school year. August is often a busy time for families rushing to buy school supplies and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
posted: Aug. 19, 2019.
It’s common for kids to be less than enthusiastic about visiting the dentist. For some, though, it’s even more of a challenge: A child with extreme anxiety and fear Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Aug. 09, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Taking a Trip Abroad? Do This to Protect Your Dental Health
posted: Jul. 30, 2019.
With summer vacation season in full swing, you and your family might be planning a trip away from home, maybe even far from home. If you’re vacationing out of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jul. 20, 2019.
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
posted: Jul. 10, 2019.
Because it requires jaw movement, eating can be difficult and painful if you have a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). During flareups you may switch to foods that are easier Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Jun. 30, 2019.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read moreCategory: Oral Health