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Celebrate National Fresh Breath Day With Better Dental Care
posted: Aug. 07, 2021.
We Americans spend billions on oral hygiene products each year, primarily to fight tooth decay and gum disease. But there's also a secondary motive—to freshen our breath. Our obsession with Read more -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Jul. 28, 2021.
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to be… Read more -
Consider These Tips to Reduce Your Dental Visit Anxiety
posted: Jul. 18, 2021.
Although we’ve made great strides over the last century making dental visits more pleasant and comfortable, many people still feel a little apprehension about them at one time or another. Read more -
Don't Fear the Root Canal - It Could Just Save Your Tooth
posted: Jul. 08, 2021.
Root canals often get a bum rap. Although the procedure saves millions of teeth every year, it's often erroneously portrayed as an unpleasant experience. And if that wasn't enough, a Read more -
Implant-based Overdentures may be a Better Long-Term Fit Option
posted: Jun. 28, 2021.
Although dental disease prevention has made great strides over the last century, tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease continue to pose a major health threat. People who’ve lost all of Read more -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Jun. 18, 2021.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Galloway. Read more -
How Cheese and Other Dairy Contribute to Healthier Teeth and a More Photogenic Smile
posted: Jun. 08, 2021.
Here's a bit of magic: Hold your smart phone camera in front of someone and say, "Cheese!" More times than not, they'll break into a smile. No one knows for Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue
posted: May 29, 2021.
If you think gum disease only happens to the other guy (or gal), think again. If you’re over 30 you have a 50-50 chance for an infection. After 65 the Read more -
A Loose Tooth is a Sign of Deeper Dental Trouble
posted: May 19, 2021.
A loose primary (“baby”) tooth is often a cause for celebration. A loose permanent tooth, however, is a cause for concern. A permanent tooth shouldn't even wiggle.If you have a Read more -
Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
posted: May 09, 2021.
Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark quirky Read more -
Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.
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 to Read more -
Mouth or Facial Clefts can be Overcome with Reconstructive Surgery
posted: Apr. 19, 2021.
At a baby’s birth, the joyous parents are often asked by friends and family “Is the baby okay?” Most often the answer is a happy “Yes.” Sadly, though, a birth Read more -
Take Proactive Steps to Protect Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Apr. 09, 2021.
Cancer treatment can consume all of your focus to the exclusion of other health issues. But these other issues still need attention, especially how treating cancer could affect other parts Read more -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Mar. 30, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets made Read more -
Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
posted: Mar. 20, 2021.
Moving teeth to better positions through orthodontics not only improves dental function and health, it can vastly improve your appearance. But to achieve a result that continues to be attractive Read more -
Use Sweetener Substitutes Wisely to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet
posted: Mar. 10, 2021.
Although a variety of foods provide energy-producing carbohydrates, sugar is among the most popular. It’s believed we universally crave sugar because of the quick energy boost after eating it, or Read more