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How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more problems with our teeth and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
Around ages 6 to 8, a child's primary teeth will begin to loosen to make way for their permanent teeth. If all goes well, the new set will come in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
posted: Oct. 06, 2020.
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating, like a hangnail, a papercut—or a certain kind of oral sore. Although Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Sep. 26, 2020.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Know What to Expect During Your Child's 'Baby' Teeth Phase
posted: Sep. 16, 2020.
At no other time in a person’s life will their teeth and mouth change as rapidly as it will between infancy and adolescence. In this short span an entire set Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
posted: Sep. 06, 2020.
E-cigarettes have taken the world by storm, especially among younger adults. The reason: the widespread perception that “vaping” is healthier than smoking tobacco.But a deeper look at this wildly popular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Prudent Use of X-Rays in Children Provides the most Benefit at the Lowest Risk
posted: Aug. 27, 2020.
It’s important for your child’s current and future health that we watch out for tooth decay. Taking x-rays is a critical part of staying one step ahead of this common Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: Aug. 17, 2020.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period during Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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