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Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
updated: May 12, 2020
If you're a parent, raising kids can be a great adventure. It can also rev up your stress meter in a heartbeat. One area in particular can give you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
updated: May 02, 2020
You already know the basics for healthy and attractive teeth and gums: brush and floss every day; and have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist every six Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
updated: Apr. 22, 2020
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
updated: Apr. 12, 2020
Chronic jaw pain can be an unnerving experience that drains the joy out of life. And because of the difficulty in controlling it patients desperate for relief may tread Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
updated: Apr. 02, 2020
Dentists around the world routinely remove diseased or damaged teeth every day. While some extractions require surgery, many don't: Your family dentist can perform these simple extractions, usually with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
updated: Mar. 23, 2020
Most dental problems arise from tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But they aren't the only source of danger to your teeth—gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) could be just as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
updated: Mar. 13, 2020
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
updated: Mar. 03, 2020
Vaping, the use of an electronic cigarette or E-cigarette, has exploded in popularity over the last few years. But although touted by proponents as a cleaner and healthier alternative Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Test Your Expertise in Caring for Your Child's Dental Health With This Short Quiz
updated: Feb. 22, 2020
Your child’s current dental care sets the stage for good oral health later in life. It’s essential, therefore, that you know how best to protect their teeth and gums. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Something Between Your Teeth? Don't Use Anything Else but Dental Floss
updated: Feb. 12, 2020
As a saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention” is no more appropriate than when you have something caught between your teeth. And humans, as inventive and creative as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
updated: Feb. 02, 2020
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Like the Pros, the Athlete in Your Family Needs a Mouthguard to Prevent Dental Injuries
updated: Jan. 23, 2020
Super Bowl LIV is set for February 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, where the top two teams in pro football will vie for the coveted Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
updated: Jan. 13, 2020
How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily. But your gums can also look and feel Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stop Bite Problems Early With Interceptive Orthodontics
updated: Jan. 03, 2020
Every year many parents learn their “tweenager” or teenager needs their bite corrected, often with specialized orthodontics. Imagine, though, if these families could go back in time to when Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
updated: Dec. 24, 2019
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
updated: Dec. 14, 2019
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 moreCategory: Oral Health