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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 -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
updated: Aug. 08, 2020
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Implants Make Dentures More Secure, Comfortable and Bone-Friendly
updated: Jul. 29, 2020
Even in the 21st Century, losing most or all of your teeth is still an unfortunate possibility. Many in this circumstance turn to dentures, as their great-grandparents did, to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 -
J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
updated: Jun. 29, 2020
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 -
Getting Implants Can Be a Long Process - But Worth it
updated: Jun. 09, 2020
Dental implants aren't simply prosthetic teeth, but rather an innovative system that restores both smile appearance and dental function. And while an implant can indeed replace a single tooth, Read more -
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 -
In These Uncertain Times, We Still Care About Your Dental Health
updated: May 10, 2020
During this year's National Public Health Week in April, health issues like vaping and the opioid crisis are taking a back seat to what is front and center on Read more -
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 -
One Visit May Be All You Need to Restore a Chipped Tooth
updated: Apr. 20, 2020
As tough as teeth are, life can take its toll on them and sometimes lead to parts of them chipping off. Although it might not affect a tooth's overall Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
updated: Apr. 10, 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 -
Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
updated: Mar. 31, 2020
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to talk with your dentist about it. It could be your chronic sinus problems stem from a deeply decayed or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
updated: Mar. 21, 2020
You feel great about your new smile, thanks to dental implants! And you may also be feeling relief as the problems with your former teeth fade into the past. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures