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4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
updated: Feb. 04, 2021
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
updated: Jan. 25, 2021
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
updated: Jan. 05, 2021
We all benefit from regular dental care, regardless of our state of oral health. But if you've experienced periodontal (gum) disease, those regular dental visits are even more important Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
updated: Dec. 16, 2020
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
updated: Dec. 06, 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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Manage Your Osteoporosis Medication to Avoid Jawbone Problems
updated: Nov. 26, 2020
Around 20 million people—mostly women after menopause—take medication to slow the progress of osteoporosis, a debilitating disease that weakens bones. But although effective, some osteoporosis drugs could pose dental Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Unpleasant Cracked Mouth Corners Can Be Treated and Prevented
updated: Nov. 06, 2020
Ever have a paper cut or an irritated hangnail? They're not considered major health problems, but, boy, can they sting! Something similar can occur in the corners of your mouth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Little Daily Brushing and Flossing Can Add Up to a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums
updated: Oct. 07, 2020
Little things add up. Like your three meals a day, which could total over 87,000 by the time you're eighty. If you average a full night's sleep every night, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
updated: Aug. 28, 2020
"The Dog Days of summer" once referred to the rise of Sirius (the "Dog Star") with the morning sun during the month of August. Today, however, the term has Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Oral Appliance Could Help Solve Your Sleep Apnea Problem
updated: Aug. 18, 2020
Millions of people have obstructive sleep apnea—and some don’t even realize it. That’s because even though these airway-blocking episodes can occur several times a night, they may only last Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
updated: Jul. 19, 2020
If you’re seeing your dentist regularly, that’s great. But if that’s all you’re doing to stay ahead of dental disease, it’s not enough. In fact, what you do daily Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Shingles Outbreak Could Interrupt Your Dental Care
updated: Jul. 09, 2020
A shingles outbreak can be painful and embarrassing. It could also interfere with many areas of your life—including your dental care. Known medically as herpes zoster, shingles is a viral Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
updated: Jun. 19, 2020
You already know the basics for healthy and attractive teeth and gums: brush and floss every day; and have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist every six Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
updated: May 30, 2020
If you know anything about dental disease, then you know bacteria ranks high on the Usual Suspects list. Tooth decay gets its start from acid produced by bacteria; periodontal Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
updated: May 20, 2020
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
updated: Apr. 30, 2020
In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing Read moreCategory: Oral Health