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Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.
The amount of sugar your child consumes has a huge bearing on their tooth decay risk: The more they take in, the higher it is for this destructive disease. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
posted: Jun. 21, 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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
As a parent, you strive to instill good habits in your children: looking both ways for traffic, doing chores or washing behind the ears. Be sure you also include Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life
posted: May 22, 2020.
Entering your “sunset” years doesn't mean you're washed up—you still have a lot to offer the world. That's why the theme for this May's Older Americans Month (sponsored by Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural
posted: May 12, 2020.
Porcelain veneers have been used for several decades to enhance a dental patient's smile. These thin wafers of color-matched dental porcelain are bonded to the visible surface of teeth Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
posted: May 02, 2020.
You have a wonderful pediatric dentist who's great with kids. Their dental office is a children's wonderland with cheerful colors, toys and a staff that tries to make things Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.
Surgical tooth extraction is a fairly routine procedure with few complications. But one rare complication called dry socket does affect a small number of patients. Dry socket, which derives Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.
There's no doubt treating dental problems can improve your health. But because the mouth is among the most sensitive areas of the body, many dental procedures can be potentially Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You Might Avoid a Root Canal with This Tooth-Saving Procedure
posted: Mar. 03, 2020.
The sooner you get treated for tooth decay, the less likely you'll lose your tooth. That could mean a simple filling—or you might need a root canal treatment if Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Supposed Health Dangers in Dental Care That Aren't Dangerous
posted: Feb. 22, 2020.
Holistic medicine aims to provide healthcare for the “whole” person. While it's a worthy approach, the term has also been used to advance ideas, including in dentistry, at odds Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.
Five minutes a day: That’s all it takes to do something that could change your life. It may not seem like a lot of time, but it’s one of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Feb. 02, 2020.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures