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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 -
You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain
posted: Jun. 20, 2019.
There's no doubt treating dental problems can improve your health. But because the mouth is among the most sensitive areas of the body, many dental procedures can be potentially Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
posted: Jun. 10, 2019.
People improve their smiles for a lot of reasons: to better their career prospects, to put some juice in their social lives or just to do something special for Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer with a Healthy Diet
posted: May 31, 2019.
There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make if you want to reduce your risk of oral cancer, with quitting a tobacco habit at the top of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: May 21, 2019.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
posted: May 11, 2019.
Tooth loss is a problem that affects many seniors—and since May is Older Americans Month, this is a good time to talk about it. Did you know that more Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
posted: May 01, 2019.
As your dental provider, we're always alert for signs of tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, the two leading causes of tooth loss. But we're also watching for less Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
posted: Apr. 21, 2019.
Each year thousands of people develop sinus infections from various causes. But there's one cause for sinusitis that might surprise you—tooth decay. Tooth decay begins when the acid produced by Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
posted: Apr. 11, 2019.
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
posted: Apr. 01, 2019.
Human beings have known for millennia the importance of keeping teeth clean. Although we've only come to more fully understand dental plaque's role in dental disease in the last Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
March Is the Time to Evaluate Sleep Problems
posted: Mar. 22, 2019.
The month of March brings the first day of spring, when nature seems to wake up after a restful winter slumber. It also brings Sleep Awareness Week, which leads Read moreCategory: Oral Health