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A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
Narcotics have long played an important role in easing severe pain caused by disease, trauma or treatment. Healthcare professionals, including dentists, continue to prescribe them as a matter of Read more -
Include These Important Nutrients on Your Dinner Plate for Stronger, Healthier Teeth
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
“Personalize Your Plate” is the theme for this year's National Nutrition Month in March, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It means there isn't a single diet Read more -
How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's Read more -
Love Your Heart, Love Your Gums
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
This month there are hearts everywhere we look, so it's fitting that February is designated as American Heart Month. We join with the American Heart Association in the goal Read more -
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing Read more -
Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this Read more -
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses Read more -
Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare Read more -
Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Daily oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings help keep your natural teeth and gums healthy and disease-free. But they're also a priority with dental implants. Here's why. Unlike other restorations, Read more -
Boost Your Dental Health With Soon-To-Expire FSA Funds
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.
If you're among the estimated 14 million families with a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), New Year's Eve has an added meaning—that's typically the deadline for using any current Read more -
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Dec. 07, 2020.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more -
We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
posted: Nov. 27, 2020.
If you're an adult, your teeth shouldn't wiggle—not even a little bit. If you have a loose tooth, you need to see your dentist as soon as possible to Read more -
Treating Sleep Apnea Could Help You Avoid Diabetes
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.
One in ten Americans has diabetes, a serious condition that may increase the development and severity of other health problems—including gum disease. Because of this latter connection, dental providers Read more -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Nov. 07, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read more -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read more -
DIY Orthodontics is a Recipe for Dental Disaster
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) is a deeply held American trait for building, renovating or repairing things without the services of a professional. The Internet has only made this tradition easier: There Read more