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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 -
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 -
Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
What a difference forty years can make: Dental bridges once occupied the top spot for choices to replace missing teeth until the arrival of dental implants in the 1980s. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
posted: Dec. 22, 2020.
If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
posted: Dec. 12, 2020.
In looking at options to replace your missing teeth, you might have heard others rave about dental implants. You're almost sold on this innovative restoration method—but you're a little Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Dec. 02, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle
posted: Nov. 22, 2020.
If you've decided to straighten your teeth, you've made a wise choice for both your dental health and your smile. Now you may be facing another decision—which method to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Let Acid Reflux Disease Rob You of Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 12, 2020.
Heartburn is a big problem: Each year we Americans spend around $10 billion on antacid products, twice as much as for over-the-counter pain relievers. It's an even bigger problem Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Oct. 23, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read moreCategory: Oral Health