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Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease-Causing Plaque
updated: Oct. 03, 2019
Your mouth is teeming with bacteria—millions of them. But don't be alarmed: Most are benign or even beneficial. There are, however, some bacteria that cause tooth decay or periodontal Read more -
Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
updated: Sep. 23, 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 more -
If You're not a Good Candidate for Dental Implants, Consider Bridgework
updated: Sep. 13, 2019
Not long ago the dental bridge was the alternative treatment of choice to partial dentures for restoring lost teeth. Over the last few decades, however, dental implants have nudged Read more -
A Stainless Steel Crown Could Extend the Life of a Primary Molar
updated: Sep. 03, 2019
One of the key elements in a child’s development is their first set of teeth. Although primary (“baby”) teeth last only a few years, they’re critically important for enabling Read more -
Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
updated: Aug. 24, 2019
True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life. Although “baby” Read more -
That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
updated: Aug. 14, 2019
Pain is the body’s warning system: It tells us something is wrong. And depending on the location and intensity of the pain, it can give us vital clues about Read more -
National Fresh Breath Day Reminds Us to Seek Out the Source of Bad Breath
updated: Aug. 04, 2019
Be sure to mark August 6 on your calendars—and not just because it's the day in 1661 when the Dutch sold Brazil to Portugal, or when President Johnson signed Read more -
Answers to Expectant Mothers' Frequent Questions
updated: Jul. 25, 2019
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life — but it can also generate a lot of questions about both the mother’s and the baby’s health. The realm Read more -
Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
updated: Jul. 15, 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 more -
Smoking Could Shorten Your Implants' Longevity
updated: Jul. 05, 2019
Although costly in the beginning, dental implants often turn out to be the least expensive tooth replacement option. That's because their enviable record for longevity often outpaces dentures or Read more -
4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
updated: Jun. 25, 2019
People improve their smiles for a lot of reasons: to better their career prospects, to put some juice in their social lives or just to do something special for Read more -
4 Ways Dairy Can Boost Oral Health
updated: Jun. 15, 2019
Dairy foods have played a role in human diets for thousands of years. More than one kid—whether millennia ago on the Mesopotamian plains or today in an American suburb—has Read more -
Clear Aligners Reduce Risk for Developing Gum Disease Better than Braces
updated: Jun. 05, 2019
Wearing braces isn't just for teenagers — straightening teeth can be just as viable a need when you're an adult. For example, it may be necessary to first move Read more -
Root Resorption in Adult Teeth is a Cause for Concern
updated: May 26, 2019
As a new permanent tooth develops, the roots undergo a process of breakdown and growth. As older cells dissolve (a process called resorption), they’re replaced by newer cells laid Read more -
Get the Facts About Popular Artificial Sweeteners
updated: May 16, 2019
Barley malt, corn syrup, maltodextrin — these and over fifty other label ingredients are all names for refined sugar. Under its various aliases, this sweet carbohydrate is tucked away Read more -
Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
updated: May 06, 2019
Tooth loss is a problem that affects many seniors—and since May is Older Americans Month, this is a good time to talk about it. Did you know that more Read more