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Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
updated: Mar. 11, 2020
If you’re seeing your dentist regularly, that’s great. But if that’s all you’re doing to stay ahead of dental disease, it’s not enough. In fact, what you do daily Read more -
Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
updated: Mar. 01, 2020
Tooth decay doesn't occur out of thin air, but is the end result of bacteria feeding on sugar, multiplying and producing acid. High acidity erodes tooth enamel and creates Read more -
Dentistry is Changing to Meet Dental Care's Emerging Challenges
updated: Feb. 20, 2020
Today’s dentist can not only treat most dental diseases and conditions, but can almost prevent disease completely. Our true needs as a society, however, go beyond the dentist’s chair Read more -
You Don't have to Suffer from Irritating Canker Sores
updated: Feb. 10, 2020
We've all had them — tiny sores that pop up seemingly out of nowhere under the tongue or the inside of the cheek. They're named aphthous ulcers, but are Read more -
Fast Food Chains Take One Small Step for Kids' Teeth
updated: Jan. 31, 2020
Eaten in a fast food restaurant lately? If so, maybe you’ve noticed some changes in the big, colorful signs behind the counters. Many have begun promoting a few “healthier” Read more -
Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
updated: Jan. 21, 2020
While your teeth and gums can take a lot, they still face dangers like dental disease. Your teeth are also affected by aging-related wear and tear. And, something else could Read more -
Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
updated: Jan. 11, 2020
Osteoporosis is a major health condition affecting millions of people, mostly women over 50. The disease weakens bone strength to the point that a minor fall or even coughing Read more -
A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
updated: Jan. 01, 2020
Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy products Read more -
Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth
updated: Dec. 22, 2019
A toothache might mean you have tooth decay—or maybe not. It could also be a sign of other problems that will take a dental exam to uncover. But we Read more -
4 Things you Should do if Your Child Complains of a Toothache
updated: Dec. 12, 2019
If your child has a toothache, there’s good news — and not so good news. The good news is the pain rarely indicates an emergency. On the downside, though, Read more -
Implant-Based Removable Dentures a Good Choice for Patients with Extensive Bone Loss
updated: Dec. 02, 2019
People who’ve lost all their teeth (a condition known as edentulism) face a decision on how to restore their lost function and appearance. And there are a number of Read more -
For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
updated: Nov. 22, 2019
There's a “file” on you at your dentist's office: Every visit you've made—from regular cleanings to major dental work—has been recorded, noted and preserved for posterity. If that gives you Read more -
Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
updated: Nov. 12, 2019
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among Read more -
Teens May Need a Temporary Restoration for Missing Teeth
updated: Nov. 02, 2019
While not as prevalent as adults, teenagers can have missing teeth, usually from injury or from never having been formed. Fortunately, life-like dental implants can replace missing teeth. But Read more -
Vitamins Can Help Keep Your Oral Health in Top Shape
updated: Oct. 23, 2019
Vitamins play a key role in your body’s health, including your teeth and gums. A vitamin-deficient diet is an invitation to all sorts of disease. But what are vitamins? Although Read more -
New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
updated: Oct. 13, 2019
Although techniques and materials have changed, dentists still follow basic principles for treating tooth decay that date from the late 19th Century. And for good reason: They work. These Read more