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Five Facts about Bacteria
updated: Jan. 18, 2018
Bacteria are bad… right? They can cause diseases like pneumonia, strep throat, and tooth decay. They are the reason we wash our hands with soap (or antibacterial gels) and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
updated: Jan. 03, 2018
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Baseball Fan Catches Her Own Knocked-Out Tooth
updated: Dec. 19, 2017
When your favorite baseball team wins, it's hard not to get excited — especially if you're right there in the stadium. It's even better when a player tosses the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
updated: Dec. 04, 2017
If you were asked to identify the number one mouth problem affecting dental health, what would you name? Toothaches? Poor hygiene? Jaw joint issues? Believe it or not, the top Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
updated: Nov. 26, 2017
Brushing and flossing every day are important for preventing dental disease. The object is to remove as much bacterial plaque, the thin biofilm most responsible for disease, from your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
These 3 Tasks Show How Saliva is Amazing
updated: Oct. 27, 2017
Saliva probably doesn’t rate high on your amazement meter. You’re more likely to notice its absence and the dry irritation that results. But you might be more impressed with this Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
FAQ: Dental Care During Pregnancy
updated: Oct. 12, 2017
Pregnancy is a very special and exciting time for expectant women and their families. At this time, many moms-to-be make careful choices to try and do what’s best for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
updated: Sep. 12, 2017
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Ways to Reduce the Bacteria in Your Mouth that Cause Tooth Decay
updated: Aug. 28, 2017
Tooth decay doesn’t suddenly appear out of the blue. Cavities and other damage are the result of a long process that begins with bacteria living in a thin biofilm Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
updated: Aug. 05, 2017
One of the keys to a healthy mouth is daily oral hygiene. These tasks have one objective: remove plaque, a thin film of bacteria and leftover food particles, from Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
updated: Jul. 21, 2017
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
updated: Jun. 21, 2017
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Include Limitations on Sugar in Your Tooth Decay Prevention Strategy
updated: Jun. 06, 2017
We’ve waged war for decades against tooth decay through oral hygiene and the increasing use of fluoride, nature’s “super weapon” against this disease. And yet, tooth decay remains a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
updated: May 14, 2017
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What's Causing Your Throbbing Toothache?
updated: Mar. 15, 2017
There are few more painful experiences than a toothache. You can't ignore it: it's as if your mouth is screaming for relief. But while the throbbing pain can tell you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
updated: Feb. 28, 2017
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read moreCategory: Oral Health