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Here's Good Advice for Your College Student To Protect Their Dental Health
posted: Nov. 29, 2021.
As summer wanes, thousands of high school grads will begin the new adventure called college. For many of these "freshmen," it will also be their first taste of true independence—mom Read more -
There may be more to that Toothache that Suddenly Stops Aching
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.
If a pain you’ve been feeling goes away, you might believe the problem that caused it is gone too. But that doesn’t mean it has, especially with a tooth. An Read more -
Get Ahead of Teeth Grinding to Avoid Harm to Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
We like to think we're more prone to stress in our modern, fast-paced world than those who lived in "simpler" times, but a finding from the recent discovery of Richard Read more -
The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces
posted: Oct. 30, 2021.
Your child has had braces for a few months and making good progress with correcting a poor bite (malocclusion), but you’ve also noticed something else: his gums are becoming red Read more -
An Orthodontic Retainer: Insurance Well Spent for Keeping Your New Smile
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.
You’ve invested a lot of time and money in orthodontic treatment to improve your smile. If you’re not careful, though, your teeth could actually move back to their old positions. Read more -
A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.
If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan. What Read more -
Coaxing Impacted Teeth to the Right Position can Improve Your Smile
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.
What makes an attractive smile? Of course, shiny, straight and defect-free teeth are a big factor. But there’s another equally important element: all your teeth have come in. Sometimes, though, Read more -
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods and Read more -
Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.
More than one parent has wakened in the middle of the night to an unnerving sound emanating from their child's bedroom. Although it might seem like something from the latest Read more -
Use This Product to Check Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
So…you faithfully brush and floss your teeth every day. Kudos to you! Along with regular dental visits, daily hygiene is the best thing you can do to keep your teeth Read more -
Facts About Those Amazing Wonders Called Teeth
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.
Each part of the human body is an intricate wonder. Take your teeth, for example: they’re so woven into everyday life we don’t notice them, yet they each work seamlessly Read more -
Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.
Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease pose the most common dangers to dental health. But there are some rare conditions that can also place teeth at risk to be on Read more -
Irritating Cold Sore Outbreaks can be Controlled Through Medication
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.
Although normally benign, a cold sore outbreak can be irritating and embarrassing. Understanding why they occur is the first step to minimizing outbreaks.The typical cold sore (also known as a Read more -
Cleaning Your Oral Appliance Extends its Life and Ensures Good Health
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.
Oral appliances run the gamut from night guards and retainers to full or partial dentures. Millions of people depend on them for restoring or maintaining dental health.Today's user-friendly appliances reflect Read more -
3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Dental anxiety is a common problem: it’s estimated that one in two Americans admits to some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. On the extreme side of this statistic Read more -
Saving Primary Teeth From Decay Is Totally Worth It - Here's How
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
The few teeth your one or two year old has will eventually fall out in a few years—so, why be concerned about tooth decay this early? Actually, you should: Fighting Read more