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What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when your child is sick can greatly affect their health and well-being. That's especially true with dental problems.Here then are some Dos and Read more -
4 Ways You Can Better Manage Dental Care for a Child with Down Syndrome
posted: Oct. 06, 2020.
Madeline Stuart, acclaimed fashion model; Chris Burke, successful actor; Collette Divitto, founder of Collettey's Cookies. Each of them is accomplished in their own right—and each has Down syndrome. In October, Read more -
The Day After Labor Day: Renew Your Focus on Your Family's Oral Health
posted: Sep. 06, 2020.
Officially, Labor Day honors the contributions of America's working men and women. Unofficially, the long holiday weekend in early September marks the end of the laid-back summer season. The day Read more -
Can an App Help You Brush Your Teeth?
posted: Jul. 28, 2020.
If you’re the kind of person who can’t do without a smart phone, you’ve probably heard the expression “There’s an app for that!” These nifty little programs let you get Read more -
3 Dental Signs of an Eating Disorder
posted: Jul. 18, 2020.
Sometimes dental conditions point to health problems beyond the teeth and gums. An astute dentist may even be able to discern that a person’s oral problems actually arise from issues Read more -
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 more -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
What You Should do About This Bizarre Drug Side Effect
posted: Jul. 24, 2019.
Drugs play an indispensable role in treating disease. For example, life without antibiotics would be much more precarious—common infections we think nothing of now would suddenly become life-threatening.But even the Read more -
4 Ways Dairy Can Boost Oral Health
posted: Jun. 03, 2019.
Dairy foods have played a role in human diets for thousands of years. More than one kid—whether millennia ago on the Mesopotamian plains or today in an American suburb—has been Read more -
Best Dietary Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Jan. 13, 2019.
Your diet can play as important a role in your dental health as brushing and flossing. What you eat (particularly sugar) could increase your risk of tooth decay despite your Read more