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It's National Gum Care Month - Take Care of Your Gums
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 11, 2018.
September is National Gum Care Month, an ideal time to talk about how to keep your gums healthy. Unfortunately, nearly half of adults have gum disease, which can damage
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Treating a Child's Tooth Injury May Require Special Consideration
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 01, 2018.
Often as children grow older, their participation in sports or similar activities increases. While generally encouraged, this greater activity does increase injury risk, especially to the mouth.
In fact, the
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A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 22, 2018.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs,
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Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 12, 2018.
We’ve come a long way in our ability to restore missing teeth. Today’s top choice is dental implants, prized not only for their close resemblance to real teeth but
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What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 02, 2018.
When your child says they have a toothache, should you see your dentist? In most cases, the answer is yes.
And for good reason: their “toothache” could be a sign
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A Retainer Helps You Keep Your New Smile After Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 23, 2018.
Moving your teeth to a more functional and attractive alignment is a big undertaking. You can invest months — even years — and a lot of expense to correct
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Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 13, 2018.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed
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Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 03, 2018.
If you’re seeing your dentist regularly, that’s great. But if that’s all you’re doing to stay ahead of dental disease, it’s not enough. In fact, what you do daily
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Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 23, 2018.
June is the month when lots of important events happen—like weddings, graduations, and family get-togethers. When the weather turns balmy and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time
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3 Types of Tooth Pain and What They Might be Telling You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 13, 2018.
Physical pain is never pleasant or welcomed. Nevertheless, it’s necessary for your well-being—pain is your body telling you something isn’t right and needs your attention.
That fully applies to tooth
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Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 03, 2018.
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of
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Severe Face Pain can be Managed to Reduce Discomfort
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 24, 2018.
Recurring episodes of severe pain along your face could mean you have trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Although not always curable, TN can be managed effectively with the right strategy.
TN affects
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Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 14, 2018.
Tooth loss is a problem that affects many seniors—and since May is Older Americans Month, this is a good time to talk about it. Did you know that more
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Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 04, 2018.
Many things can affect your child’s future dental health: oral hygiene, diet, or habits like thumb sucking or teeth grinding. But there’s one you might not have considered: how
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How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 24, 2018.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim
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Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 14, 2018.
There’s more to teeth than meets the eye. Hidden beneath the visible crown are the tooth’s roots set within the jawbone, secured and protected by the gums from bacteria
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