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Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
updated: Dec. 12, 2020
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
updated: Dec. 02, 2020
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
updated: Nov. 22, 2020
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
updated: Nov. 12, 2020
Pain can tell you things. Not verbally, of course, as in, “Hey, your appendix is inflamed!” But the quality of your pain—dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, acute or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
updated: Oct. 23, 2020
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
updated: Oct. 03, 2020
The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
updated: Sep. 23, 2020
Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
updated: Sep. 03, 2020
After years of research, we're confident in saying that brushing and flossing daily are essential for maintaining a healthy mouth. A mere five minutes a day performing these tasks Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
updated: Aug. 24, 2020
There's ample evidence tobacco smoking increases your risk for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But the same may be true for electronic cigarettes (E-cigs): Although millions have turned Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
updated: Aug. 14, 2020
You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
updated: Aug. 04, 2020
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 -
That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
updated: Jul. 25, 2020
Looking in the mirror, you probably focus on your teeth and gums—i.e., your smile. Your dentist, though, will take the time to look deeper into your mouth, searching for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
updated: Jul. 05, 2020
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
updated: Jun. 15, 2020
Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
updated: Jun. 05, 2020
What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life
updated: May 26, 2020
Entering your “sunset” years doesn't mean you're washed up—you still have a lot to offer the world. That's why the theme for this May's Older Americans Month (sponsored by Read moreCategory: Oral Health