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3 Ways You Can Help Your Child Feel at Home at the Dentist
updated: May 21, 2018
As a parent you want your child to have the best possible start in life. One of the greatest gifts you can provide them is a positive experience in Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Certain Mouth Rashes Don't Respond to Topical Steroid Treatments
updated: May 16, 2018
You've been treating a persistent rash around your mouth with medicated ointments, but it's not going away. The problem may be the ointment — it could actually be sustaining Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips for Achieving Better Hygiene
updated: May 11, 2018
You know the basics of great oral hygiene: Brush and floss daily; see your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings and checkups; and watch your diet, especially Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Your Teeth Hurt Will Determine How We Treat Them
updated: May 06, 2018
Your teeth and gums have a highly sensitive network of nerves. But while it can signal even the most subtle discomfort we may not be able to identify the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
We can Fix a Smile Marred by Absent Front Teeth
updated: May 01, 2018
Most children's permanent teeth erupt on a fairly predictable schedule. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth might not develop as they should — or at all. These absent teeth pose Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Things you Should Know about Oral Cancer
updated: Apr. 26, 2018
Last year, over 1.5 million people heard the words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” While only a small portion of those — about three percent — Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
updated: Apr. 21, 2018
Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Factors to Consider When Buying a Toothbrush
updated: Apr. 16, 2018
If there’s one essential tool for dental health, it’s the toothbrush. But though simple in basic design, manufacturers have nonetheless created a dizzying array of choices that often muddy Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Let Sports or Energy Drinks Rob you of Your Teeth's Enamel
updated: Apr. 15, 2018
In the sports world, athletes are always looking for an edge. And it’s not just college or professional sports—even Little Leaguers are focused on enhancing their performance. That’s why sports Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Not Crazy about Flossing? Try a Water Flosser
updated: Apr. 07, 2018
The most important part of dental health maintenance isn’t what your dentist does—it’s what you do every day when you brush and floss your teeth. And all you really Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Oral Irrigation can be an Effective Alternative to Traditional Flossing
updated: Mar. 30, 2018
Great oral hygiene is built on two principal tasks — daily brushing and flossing. Brushing removes plaque — a thin film of bacteria and food particles — from broad Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
These 3 Tasks Show How Saliva is Amazing
updated: Mar. 22, 2018
Saliva probably doesn’t rate high on your amazement meter. You’re more likely to notice its absence and the dry irritation that results. But you might be more impressed with this Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Major Benefits of Early Childhood Dental Visits
updated: Mar. 14, 2018
For a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, it takes a lifetime of personal and professional care. Starting your child’s daily hygiene with the first tooth eruption is a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Let an Eating Disorder Wreck Oral Health
updated: Mar. 06, 2018
Eating disorders cause more than psychological harm. The binge-purge cycle of bulimia or the self-starvation patterns of anorexia can also injure the physical body, especially the mouth. For example, nine Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating TMD Like Other Joint-Related Problems
updated: Feb. 26, 2018
After ruling out other causes for your jaw pain, your doctor or dentist has made a diagnosis: a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). With TMD, your pain symptoms and other Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Mouthguards Found to be Effective in Preventing Teeth and Mouth Injuries
updated: Feb. 25, 2018
Athletes in contact sports are at significant risk for traumatic injury to their teeth and mouth. It’s estimated 600,000 emergency room visits each year involve a sports-related dental injury. Athletic Read moreCategory: Oral Health
