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Curbing Dry Mouth Could Boost Your Oral Health as you get Older
updated: Oct. 26, 2017
There is much to contend with as we grow older, including a higher risk for dental disease. One possible contributing factor: dry mouth from a lack of saliva. Also known Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Have Teeth or Jaw Problems Checked Before Your Next Flight or Dive
updated: Oct. 18, 2017
Among the “to-do” items on your pre-dive checklist like “Pack wetsuit” or “Fill scuba tanks,” be sure to add one other: “Check my dental health status.” While that may seem Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take Charge of Stress Management to Reduce Teeth Grinding Habits
updated: Oct. 10, 2017
It’s hard to avoid stress in the 21st Century. We’re all bombarded with stressors, from work to family — even our smart phones! The problem really isn’t the stressors themselves Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Best Dietary Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums
updated: Oct. 02, 2017
Your diet can play as important a role in your dental health as brushing and flossing. What you eat (particularly sugar) could increase your risk of tooth decay despite Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Waiting to Afford Implants? Consider a Flexible RPD in the Meantime
updated: Oct. 01, 2017
If you’ve lost some teeth you may eventually want to replace them with dental implants. Implants by far are the restoration of choice due to their life-likeness and durability. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Preventing Dental Disease Starts with Assessing Your Unique Risk
updated: Sep. 23, 2017
Over the last century dentistry has acquired the knowledge, techniques and treatments to prevent or minimize tooth decay. With this enhanced knowledge we’ve amassed a wealth of data about Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Back-to-School Shopping...for Oral Health!
updated: Sep. 15, 2017
What's the most fun thing about back-to-school time? For many of us, it's the shopping! Those cool backpacks and colorful sneakers put smiles on a lot of young faces. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Use Sweetener Substitutes Wisely to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet
updated: Sep. 07, 2017
Although a variety of foods provide energy-producing carbohydrates, sugar is among the most popular. It’s believed we universally crave sugar because of the quick energy boost after eating it, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
An Implant-Supported Denture Offers a Number of Advantages
updated: Aug. 30, 2017
If you’ve had the misfortune of losing all or most of your teeth (a condition called edentulism), you still have effective options for restoring lost form and function to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Timing is Everything When Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
updated: Aug. 22, 2017
There are good reasons, for both health and appearance, to replace a missing tooth with a dental implant or similar restoration as soon as is practical. The bone around Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Be Sure Your Child has Access to Dental-Friendly Snacks at School
updated: Aug. 14, 2017
While you do all you can to provide your child healthy meals and snacks at home, they still face tempting choices for unhealthy fare when they’re away. Unfortunately, their Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Steps to a Better Bite and a More Attractive Smile
updated: Aug. 13, 2017
Before you consider cosmetic changes to your smile, ask yourself one question: how's your bite? How your teeth are positioned and aligned doesn't just affect their function — it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz
updated: Aug. 05, 2017
So, you're about to have a tooth capped with a crown. Do you know what you need to know before you undergo this common dental procedure? Here's a short true Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Handle 3 Common Injuries to Your Child's Mouth
updated: Jul. 28, 2017
Once they learn to walk, there's no stopping most children. Sometimes it can be a little jarring, as when you discover your toddler on top of the kitchen counter Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here are the Facts on the Impact of Metal Allergies on Dental Work
updated: Jul. 20, 2017
Allergic reactions aren't necessarily bad: they're your body's responses to possible threats from foreign substances. But the response can go too far and cause a reaction as minor as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Good Bone Health Essential for Obtaining 'Teeth in One Day' Implants
updated: Jul. 12, 2017
You've seen ads for “Teeth in One Day” that promise immediate implant placement at the same time you have the problem tooth removed. But this presumes the gums and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
