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Don't Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
updated: Oct. 31, 2021
Here's the bad news: One of your teeth has tooth decay. But here's even worse news: The decay has entered the pulp and root canals in the heart of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too
updated: Oct. 21, 2021
Nina Parker, the host of Love & Hip Hop for six seasons, is now busy with the new game show Blockbusters and her own talk show The Nina Parker Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
There May Be a Solution To Your Facial Pain
updated: Oct. 11, 2021
Physical pain is unpleasant—but not knowing why you're hurting makes it worse. Thousands of people encounter such as experience when parts of their face suddenly and mysteriously erupt in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
If You Find Flossing Too Difficult, Try a Water Flosser
updated: Oct. 01, 2021
Dental plaque, that gritty bacterial film coating your teeth, is the top cause for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. You can see and feel a lot of it—but Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
updated: Sep. 21, 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 -
A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
updated: Sep. 11, 2021
During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
updated: Sep. 01, 2021
Your gums don't just attractively frame your teeth—they protect them as well. If they shrink back (recede) from their normal covering, portions of the teeth could become exposed to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
updated: Aug. 22, 2021
When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
updated: Aug. 12, 2021
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
updated: Aug. 02, 2021
Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
updated: Jul. 23, 2021
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
updated: Jul. 12, 2021
Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
updated: Jul. 02, 2021
Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person's health like wound healing and vision. It could also cause Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Celine Dion Overcame Her Smile Obstacle
updated: Jun. 22, 2021
For over three decades, Celine Dion has amazed audiences and fans with her powerful singing voice. Best known for her recording of "My Heart Will Go On," the theme Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
updated: Jun. 12, 2021
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do This For a Healthier Mouth and Overall Well-Being
updated: Jun. 02, 2021
Health is on everyone's mind, especially after dealing with COVID-19 this past year. Beyond the immediate concerns of coping with this novel coronavirus, many are taking a closer look Read moreCategory: Oral Health