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With Outdoor Sports (Hopefully) Poised to Begin, Be Prepared for Oral Injuries
posted: May 09, 2020.
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May, sponsored by the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, is a fitting time to encourage us to play sports. Many of Read more -
5 Tips to Keeping a Healthy Mouth During Your College Years
posted: Apr. 29, 2020.
Many recent high school graduates will soon begin their first year in college, and for many it will be their first time living away from home. But with the excitement Read more -
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 more -
Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
posted: Apr. 09, 2020.
For years preparing teeth for fillings or other restorations has required the use of a drill. Although quite effective in removing decayed structure and preparing the tooth for bonding, it Read more -
Why You Should Floss Around the Implants Supporting Your Bridge
posted: Mar. 30, 2020.
We've been using bridges to replace missing teeth for decades. Now, recently-developed implant-supported bridges are even more dependable, promising greater durability and less interference with remaining natural teeth.But just like Read more -
A Crown Could be the Answer to Preserving Your Damaged Tooth
posted: Mar. 20, 2020.
We’ve been treating one of your decay-prone teeth for some time with one filling after another. Each incident required a little more removal of decayed tooth material until now there Read more -
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 more -
3 Common Sources of Fluoride You Might Not Know About
posted: Feb. 29, 2020.
In the early 1900s, a Colorado dentist noticed his patients had fewer cavities than the norm. He soon found the cause: naturally occurring fluoride in their drinking water. That discovery Read more -
Three Things You May Not Know About Root Canal Treatments
posted: Feb. 19, 2020.
The term “root canal” is a part of our social lexicon, and not always with a positive meaning. But contrary to its negative reputation, a root canal treatment can make Read more -
'Test Drive' Your Future Look after Dental Work with a Trial Smile
posted: Feb. 09, 2020.
Most of us wouldn't think of buying a new car without a “test drive.” It's a serious investment, so you want to make sure you're comfortable with your new ride.Like Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral Health
posted: Jan. 30, 2020.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” honor Read more -
Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 20, 2020.
All-natural fruit juice with no additives: now what could be wrong with that? Nothing—unless your child is over-indulging. Too much of even natural fruit juice could increase their risk of Read more -
Adjust Your Diet to Accommodate TMD to Maximize Nutrition
posted: Jan. 10, 2020.
Eating is one of the pleasures — and necessities — of life, but people who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) may find eating no pleasure at all — and Read more -
Oral Irrigation can be an Effective Alternative to Traditional Flossing
posted: Dec. 31, 2019.
Great oral hygiene is built on two principal tasks — daily brushing and flossing. Brushing removes plaque — a thin film of bacteria and food particles — from broad tooth Read more -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Dec. 21, 2019.
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Deal, Read more -
Don't let Limited Finances Keep you From Needed Dental Care
posted: Dec. 11, 2019.
Whatever problems you may have with your teeth and gums, there are effective solutions in modern dentistry. But like other aspects of healthcare, dental treatment can be quite costly. For Read more