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Stay Hydrated in Winter for Better Year-Round Oral Hygiene
posted: Jan. 10, 2019.
Whether you live in the snow belt or the sunny south, the winter season often means a change in the weather. In many places, the sun isn't as strong Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Might not Know About Moving Teeth
posted: Dec. 31, 2018.
If you press your tongue against your teeth, unless something is badly wrong they won't budge. In fact, your teeth are subjected to a fair amount of pressure each Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
posted: Dec. 21, 2018.
Like other healthcare providers, dentists have relied for decades on the strong pain relief of opioid (narcotic) drugs for patients after dental work. As late as 2012, doctors and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Dec. 11, 2018.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Avoid Implant Failure by Watching Out for These Mouth Problems
posted: Dec. 01, 2018.
There are several reasons why dental implants are so popular. Perhaps the most important, though, is their longevity: if maintained properly implants can last for decades. However, they’re not Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
posted: Nov. 21, 2018.
November is National Diabetes Month—a time to focus on a disease that affects more than 400 million people around the world. What does diabetes have to do with oral Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
posted: Nov. 11, 2018.
Nothing grabs your attention like a sharp tooth pain, seemingly hitting you out of nowhere while you’re eating or drinking. But there is a reason for your sudden agony Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Nov. 01, 2018.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What You Should Know About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Oct. 22, 2018.
Placing a dental implant within the jawbone requires a surgical procedure. For most people it’s a relatively minor affair, but for some with certain health conditions it might be Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Good Oral Hygiene Isn't Just for Teeth
posted: Oct. 12, 2018.
In October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association sponsors National Dental Hygiene Month to remind everyone that having good oral health is directly related to practicing good oral hygiene at Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
posted: Oct. 02, 2018.
There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Sep. 22, 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 You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Sep. 12, 2018.
A relatively easy and inexpensive way to improve your smile is to whiten your teeth. In fact, you may even be able to do it yourself at home. Although Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A New School Year, A New Beginning
posted: Sep. 02, 2018.
Like a second New Year’s Day, the month of September offers its own chance to make a brand new start: It’s back-to-school season! This can be an exhilarating time—a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Veneers may Offer a Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
posted: Aug. 23, 2018.
If your smile is, to put it mildly, “unattractive,” you may think only extensive and expensive dental work can change it. But depending on your teeth’s actual condition, you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Aug. 13, 2018.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures