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Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
posted: Dec. 24, 2019.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), located where your lower jaw meets the skull, play an essential role in nearly every mouth function. It’s nearly impossible to eat or speak without Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
posted: Nov. 14, 2019.
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
posted: Oct. 15, 2019.
$9.1 billion: That's how much we Americans spent in 2018 on Halloween festivities, according to the National Retail Federation. And a sizeable chunk of that was for candy—a whopping Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
It Takes Both You and Your Hygienist to Keep Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful
posted: Oct. 05, 2019.
To have a beautiful, healthy smile you’ll need to keep those pearly whites clean and plaque-free. Good dental hygiene, though, isn’t a solo act: It’s a duet best performed Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Watch Out for These Dental Health Issues as You Age
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.
One thing’s for sure: We’re all getting older. Here’s another sure thing: Aging doesn’t necessarily look the same on everyone. That one spry octogenarian lapping younger folks on the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.
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 -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
See Your Dentist if You Have one of these Top 3 Oral Problems
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.
For years people tuned in to enjoy one of David Letterman's "Top 10 lists," a frequent gag performed on his show Late Night. Each countdown list poked fun at Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Jul. 07, 2019.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
posted: Jun. 07, 2019.
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: May 28, 2019.
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 -
Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
posted: May 18, 2019.
"Mom, my tooth hurts" isn't something you look forward to hearing your child say. But tooth pain is as common as other childhood ailments, so you may have to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.
Like other healthcare providers, dentists have relied for decades on the strong pain relief of opioid (narcotic) drugs for patients after dental work. As late as 2012, doctors and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stay Hydrated in Winter for Better Year-Round Oral Hygiene
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
Whether you live in the snow belt or the sunny south, the winter season often means a change in the weather. In many places, the sun isn't as strong Read moreCategory: Oral Health