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Practice Caution with Energy or Sports Drinks to Protect Your Enamel
updated: Nov. 17, 2018
Although energy and sports drinks have different purposes, they have one thing in common: they often contain added citric and other acids to improve taste and prolong shelf life. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Did You Know? February Is National Children's Dental Health Month!
updated: Oct. 28, 2018
Every February, the American Dental Association sponsors a campaign called National Children’s Dental Health Month. The purpose of this operation is to raise awareness about how important it is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Beyond Their Marketing Claims, Most Toothpastes are Surprisingly Similar
updated: Oct. 18, 2018
In your search for the right toothpaste, you’re inundated with dozens of choices, each promising whiter teeth, fresher breath or fewer cavities. Cutting through the various marketing claims, though, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
updated: Oct. 08, 2018
Along with thumb sucking, childhood teeth grinding is one of the top concerns anxious parents bring to their dentists. It’s so prevalent, though, many providers consider it normal behavior—the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
updated: Sep. 28, 2018
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
updated: Sep. 18, 2018
Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating Disorders May Contribute to Damaged Teeth and Gums
updated: Aug. 29, 2018
While most dental problems are caused by disease or trauma, sometimes the root problem is psychological. Such is the case with bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder that could contribute Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Ready for Summer Camp? Be Sure to Pack a Toothbrush
updated: Jul. 30, 2018
Summer is the time for many children to experience the fun and freedom of sleepaway camp. Along with greater independence, camp brings increased responsibility for kids to take care Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Some Patients Might Need Antibiotics Before Routine Dental Work
updated: Jun. 20, 2018
Office cleanings and other minor procedures are a routine part of regular dental care. For some people, though, a routine visit could put them at slight risk for a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Areas to Watch to Avoid Excessive Tooth Wear
updated: Jun. 10, 2018
Just like other parts of your physical body, teeth naturally wear as we get older. Just the effect from chewing during hundreds of thousands of meals in a lifetime Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
updated: May 31, 2018
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
updated: May 11, 2018
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household? If Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Prudent Use of X-Rays in Children Provides the most Benefit at the Lowest Risk
updated: May 01, 2018
It’s important for your child’s current and future health that we watch out for tooth decay. Taking x-rays is a critical part of staying one step ahead of this Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Top 3 Oral Problems in America - and What You Should Do About Them
updated: Apr. 11, 2018
The Health Policy Institute, part of the American Dental Association, recently conducted a survey of around 15,000 people across the U.S., asking them about problems with their teeth and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips to Help you Quit the Smoking Habit
updated: Mar. 12, 2018
It’s been widely established for decades that cigarette smoking contributes to cancer and heart disease. But did you know smoking will also increase your risk of tooth decay and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Threatens Your Dental Implant
updated: Feb. 17, 2018
Teeth-replacing dental implants not only look life-like, they’re made to last. For one thing, the metals and dental materials used in them are impervious to bacterial infection. But that doesn’t Read moreCategory: Oral Health