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Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
posted: Apr. 21, 2018.
We all experience the occasional bout of bad breath from dry mouth or after eating certain foods. Chronic halitosis, on the other hand, could have an underlying health cause Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
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 -
Food for Thought - What to Eat for Optimum Oral Health
posted: Mar. 27, 2018.
March is national nutrition month—a good time to look at the connection between diet and oral health. You probably know that sugar is a major culprit in dental problems. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Mar. 12, 2018.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Time Interval to Replant a Knocked Out Tooth Can Affect its Longevity
posted: Mar. 04, 2018.
Contrary to what you might think, a knocked out tooth doesn’t inevitably mean tooth loss. Time is of the essence — the shorter the interval between injury and replanting Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Simple Bitewing X-Ray is a Game Changer for Maintaining Dental Health
posted: Feb. 17, 2018.
X-rays are such a routine part of dental care that it's easy to overlook how much this technology has revolutionized detecting and treating tooth decay. It's safe to say Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Health of Your Mouth Could Affect the Rest of Your Body
posted: Feb. 02, 2018.
“No man is an island….” So wrote the poet John Donne four centuries ago. And while he meant the unity of humanity, the metaphor could equally apply to the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jan. 18, 2018.
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Areas We May Check During Your Older Loved One's Regular Dental Visit
posted: Jan. 03, 2018.
While some aspects of regular dental visits are much the same for everyone, they can be more involved for an older adult. That’s because people later in life face Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Changes in Bone Structure can Affect Denture Fit
posted: Dec. 19, 2017.
It’s a common problem for denture wearers: after years of a comfortable fit, your dentures now seem to be uncomfortably loose. The reason, though, may have more to do Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Composite Resin Could Transform Your Tooth's Appearance in Just one Visit
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.
You’ve suddenly noticed one of your teeth looks and feels uneven, and it may even appear chipped. To make matters worse it’s right in front in the “smile zone” Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Nov. 26, 2017.
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
posted: Nov. 11, 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 -
Not All Crowns are Alike. Know the Differences to Get the Look you Want
posted: Oct. 27, 2017.
If you're in need of a crown to cover a damaged tooth, you have a lot of options. But before you choose, you need to know what you want. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Chronic Dry Mouth Could be Increasing Your Risk of Dental Disease
posted: Oct. 12, 2017.
Perhaps you haven’t thought of it quite this way, but saliva is one of the true wonders of the human body. This unassuming fluid performs a variety of tasks Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Sep. 27, 2017.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read moreCategory: Oral Health