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Don't Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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There May Be a Solution To Your Facial Pain
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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If You Find Flossing Too Difficult, Try a Water Flosser
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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How Celine Dion Overcame Her Smile Obstacle
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Do This For a Healthier Mouth and Overall Well-Being
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health