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Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease
updated: Aug. 14, 2019
In many parts of the country, summer is often a synonym for "blast furnace" and can be downright hot and miserable. If you find yourself in such a climate, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
updated: Aug. 09, 2019
When you’re buying a tool or appliance, you compare brands for the best quality you can afford. There’s another important item that deserves the same level of scrutiny: your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
updated: Aug. 04, 2019
Pain is the body’s warning system: It tells us something is wrong. And depending on the location and intensity of the pain, it can give us vital clues about Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
updated: Jul. 30, 2019
You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
With Proper Care, Partial Dentures are a Viable Tooth Replacement Option
updated: Jul. 25, 2019
When you hear the word “dentures” you probably think of an appliance that replaces all the teeth on a dental arch. But there is another type: a removable partial Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Options for Restoring a Chipped Tooth
updated: Jul. 20, 2019
A tooth that's been chipped doesn't mean it's no longer healthy. The same, unfortunately, can't be said about the attractiveness of your smile, especially if it's one of your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Worried about Your Child's School Snack Choices? Here's What You Can Do
updated: Jul. 15, 2019
If you’re committed to providing your family nutritional, low-sugar snacks, you’re not only helping their physical well-being but their dental health too. If you have school-age children, though, you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why the Bottled Variety Might not be Your Best Choice for Clean Drinking Water
updated: Jul. 10, 2019
In recent decades civilization's millennia-long search for clean, safe drinking water has become much easier with modern purification methods. Today, there are few places in the United States without Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
updated: Jul. 05, 2019
Chronic pain can turn your life upside down. While there are a number of disorders that fit in this category, two of them—fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders (TMD)—can disrupt your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling
updated: Jun. 30, 2019
Recently, a number of new filling materials that mimic tooth color have come into popular use and, so far, have proven more durable than past versions. Even so, the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
'Test Drive' Your Future Look after Dental Work with a Trial Smile
updated: Jun. 25, 2019
Most of us wouldn't think of buying a new car without a “test drive.” It's a serious investment, so you want to make sure you're comfortable with your new Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Things You Should Focus on During Pregnancy for Optimal Dental Health
updated: Jun. 20, 2019
Pregnancy creates enormous changes in your physical body. These changes, especially on the hormonal level, can impact many aspects of your health including teeth and gums. While it’s easy to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things to Watch Out for to Protect Your Oral Appliance
updated: Jun. 15, 2019
If you're one of the millions of people wearing an oral appliance, you already know how important it is to your dental health. Whatever the purpose—replacing teeth, stopping teeth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What You Should Know About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
updated: Jun. 10, 2019
Placing a dental implant within the jawbone requires a surgical procedure. For most people it’s a relatively minor affair, but for some with certain health conditions it might be Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Ways Dairy Can Boost Oral Health
updated: Jun. 05, 2019
Dairy foods have played a role in human diets for thousands of years. More than one kid—whether millennia ago on the Mesopotamian plains or today in an American suburb—has Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep an Eye on Your Family's Fluoride Intake
updated: May 31, 2019
Fluoride is a critical weapon in the war against tooth decay. But this natural chemical proven to strengthen tooth enamel has also aroused suspicion over the years that it Read moreCategory: Oral Health
