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How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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It Takes Both You and Your Hygienist to Keep Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his
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Category: Dental Procedures
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The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 15, 2019.
Compared to other dental restorations—a few of which have been around for over a century—implants are a relatively recent development. But even though it's just now entering its fourth
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Watch Out for These Dental Health Issues as You Age
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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See Your Dentist if You Have one of these Top 3 Oral Problems
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.
There's no doubt treating dental problems can improve your health. But because the mouth is among the most sensitive areas of the body, many dental procedures can be potentially
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Category: Dental Procedures
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This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Wisdom Teeth and What to Do About Them
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.
As Spring turns to Summer, millions of students will depart high school in the time-honored rite of passage called graduation. At the same time, quite a few of these
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Be Wary When Considering Botox Treatment for TMD
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 17, 2019.
If you’ve suffered from problems with your jaw joints, known collectively as temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), then you know how uncomfortable and painful they can be. You may also have
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health