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Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Oct. 29, 2021.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
posted: Oct. 09, 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. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
posted: Aug. 19, 2021.
In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips for Helping a Senior Adult Keep Their Oral Health
posted: May 11, 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 -
On World Oral Health Day Take Pride in Your Mouth With These Care Tips
posted: Mar. 22, 2021.
Do you remember your first new car? It purred like a kitten with a brilliant finish you could see a mile away. And my, oh my, the attention you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here's Why Smoking Can Be Hazardous to Your Dental Health
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.
During his exploration of the Americas, Christopher Columbus encountered a native in a canoe loaded with water, food and a strange bunching of leaves. This marked the first European Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Nov. 08, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.
Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
posted: Feb. 02, 2020.
While a relatively minor health issue, cracked mouth corners (medically known as angular cheilitis) can certainly be irritating. Fortunately, you don't have to live with it—we can help reduce Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
posted: Jan. 13, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or 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 -
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 -
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