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Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 13, 2021.
There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Little Fluoride Goes a Long Way in Protecting Your Family's Teeth
posted: Nov. 03, 2021.
A popular Sixties-era hair cream touted their product with the tagline, "A little dab'll do ya!" In other words, it didn't take much to make your hair look awesome. Something Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums Even While Camping
posted: Jul. 26, 2021.
July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to pack up the tent, bed roll and camp stove and head for your nearest state or national park. Just Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
posted: Jul. 16, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: May 17, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips for Helping a Senior Adult Keep Their Oral Health
posted: May 07, 2021.
By the time a person passes the half-century mark, they've done quite a bit of living: their share of ups and downs, successes and failures, and joys and sorrows. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Throw Away Your Used Toothbrush - Repurpose It!
posted: Apr. 27, 2021.
From a dentist's perspective, toothbrushes have a limited lifespan: Bristles can fray after months of use, rendering them less effective in removing harmful dental plaque. The American Dental Association Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Dental Records Keep Your Oral Care Consistent Throughout Life's Changes
posted: Apr. 17, 2021.
Imagine that the IRS wants to audit you, but the dog ate your receipts. Or you hit a $50 million Lotto jackpot, but your ticket went through the wash. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: Apr. 07, 2021.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Include These Important Nutrients on Your Dinner Plate for Stronger, Healthier Teeth
posted: Mar. 28, 2021.
“Personalize Your Plate” is the theme for this year's National Nutrition Month in March, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It means there isn't a single diet Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Good Oral Health Starts Early
posted: Feb. 16, 2021.
February is Children's Dental Health Month—the perfect time to talk about the oral health of the little ones in your family. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
It's Time to Show Your Gums Some Love
posted: Feb. 06, 2021.
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, and we heartily agree that gums deserve their own month of special recognition. After all, they play an essential role keeping teeth securely Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Jan. 27, 2021.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Guidelines to Help Make Sure Your Child's Oral Health Stays on Track
posted: Jan. 07, 2021.
As they mature, your child's teeth, gums and jaws develop—if all goes well, they'll all be healthy and functioning normally when they enter adulthood. But tooth decay and other Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Dec. 18, 2020.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Nov. 28, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read moreCategory: Oral Health