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You May Need Something Other Than Ointment to Clear up This Facial Rash
posted: Jan. 05, 2020.
During your latest dental cleaning and checkup, your dentist notices a skin rash around your mouth. You sigh—it’s been going on for some time. And every ointment you’ve tried Read more -
Follow These Holiday Toy Tips for Your Kids to Avoid Dental Injuries
posted: Dec. 31, 2019.
The holidays draw families together like no other season as loved ones gather from near and far to eat, drink and be merry—and exchange gifts. For the little kids Read more -
4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
posted: Dec. 26, 2019.
Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease.But 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 Read more -
These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 16, 2019.
Here’s the bad news about periodontal (gum) disease: It’s a leading cause for tooth loss. Even worse: Half of adults over 30 will have some form of it during Read more -
4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
posted: Dec. 11, 2019.
You can't separate your oral health from your overall health. What's beneficial for your body in general is usually beneficial for your teeth and gums.Take the foods you eat: Read more -
A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
posted: Dec. 06, 2019.
If you’ve ever read online that root canal therapy causes cancer, don’t be alarmed—it doesn’t. What it does do is save a deeply decayed tooth that might otherwise be Read more -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Dec. 01, 2019.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, Read more -
Less-Invasive Pulp Capping Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Nov. 26, 2019.
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 Read more -
Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
posted: Nov. 21, 2019.
As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read more -
The Importance of Professional Teeth Cleanings
posted: Nov. 18, 2019.
You’ve never dealt with gum disease or cavities. You don’t seem to have any dental issues at all. While this certainly makes you lucky, you might think this also means Read more -
Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
posted: Nov. 16, 2019.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it “one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th Century.” A new vaccine? A cure for Read more -
Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
posted: Nov. 11, 2019.
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of Read more -
Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
posted: Nov. 06, 2019.
One in 700 babies are born each year with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Besides its devastating emotional and social impact, this common birth defect can Read more -
Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
posted: Nov. 01, 2019.
You're doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they're Read more -
Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
posted: Oct. 27, 2019.
The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost Read more