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4 Simple Things You Can Do to Stop Bad Breath
posted: Aug. 07, 2020.
When they weren't building pyramids or wrapping mummies, the ancient Egyptians mixed herbs and spices with a little honey to make small lozenges. Their purpose: to fight halitosis, that perennial Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A "Silent" Disease Gets Recognition
posted: Jul. 28, 2020.
Today, many people are taking positive steps to reduce the risks posed by major health problems like cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases, hypertension, and diabetes. But there’s one disease that makes the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Disease Could Affect More than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Jul. 18, 2020.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important for you to know its effects aren't limited to your mouth. A number of studies demonstrate gum disease can affect the rest Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Jul. 08, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media persona Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Less-Invasive Pulp Capping Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Jun. 28, 2020.
There’s one sure thing about tooth decay: you can’t ignore it. In fact, the best outcomes result from finding it early and treating it before it enters the pulp in Read more -
Sleeping in Dentures: Don't Do It!
posted: Jun. 18, 2020.
Maybe you don’t like to be without teeth — ever. Or maybe you get a little forgetful sometimes. Whatever the reason, if you’re wearing your dentures to bed at night, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
posted: Jun. 08, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other diseases Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: May 29, 2020.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, showing Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
posted: May 19, 2020.
Although adults are more prone to dental disease, children aren't immune from one particular infection, tooth decay. Some children, in fact, are at higher risk for an aggressive form called Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
posted: May 09, 2020.
Bad news at your last dental visit: You have a decayed tooth. And not just in the enamel—the decay has invaded the tooth's inner pulp and the resulting infection is Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Customized Temporary Crowns Help Ensure a Satisfying Permanent Smile
posted: Apr. 29, 2020.
Restoring missing or unattractive teeth can often be a lengthy process. Months may elapse between initial teeth preparation and final placement to allow time for tissue healing and permanent crown Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Apr. 19, 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 show Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
posted: Apr. 09, 2020.
Chronic jaw pain can be an unnerving experience that drains the joy out of life. And because of the difficulty in controlling it patients desperate for relief may tread into Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
posted: Mar. 30, 2020.
Bite problems are quite common—as many as 75% of adults may have some form of orthodontic issue. Unfortunately, there's also something else just as common: that many people believe they're Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
posted: Mar. 20, 2020.
That bit of gum bleeding after you brush, along with redness and swelling, are strong signs you have gingivitis, a form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without treatment, though, your gingivitis Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What You Can Learn From Mayim Bialik About Children's Dental Care
posted: Mar. 10, 2020.
After nine seasons as neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on the hit comedy The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik is back to the “career” she had before the series: stay-at-home mom. Read moreCategory: Oral Health