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4 Tips for Helping a Senior Adult Keep Their Oral Health
updated: May 05, 2021
By the time a person passes the half-century mark, they've done quite a bit of living: their share of ups and downs, successes and failures, and joys and sorrows. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
updated: Apr. 30, 2021
Narcotics have long played an important role in easing severe pain caused by disease, trauma or treatment. Healthcare professionals, including dentists, continue to prescribe them as a matter of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Plan Your 'Smile Makeover' to Get the Most Satisfying Results
updated: Apr. 25, 2021
If you think your smile is beyond hope, you might be in for a happy surprise: Today's dental cosmetics can improve even the most forlorn dental situation. It could Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Veneers Could 'Turn Back the Clock' on Your Smile
updated: Apr. 20, 2021
There's a lot to like about porcelain veneers, especially as you get older. For one, they can be less expensive and invasive than other cosmetic restorations. More importantly, though, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
updated: Apr. 15, 2021
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Dental Records Keep Your Oral Care Consistent Throughout Life's Changes
updated: Apr. 10, 2021
Imagine that the IRS wants to audit you, but the dog ate your receipts. Or you hit a $50 million Lotto jackpot, but your ticket went through the wash. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Should Do to Overcome Oral Cancer
updated: Apr. 05, 2021
Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen died last fall after a long battle with oral cancer, another in a long line of performers, athletes, politicians and other well-known personalities with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
updated: Mar. 31, 2021
Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt like your mouth was filled with cotton? We've all had bouts of occasional dry mouth, but the unpleasantness usually Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
updated: Mar. 26, 2021
While anyone can lose a permanent tooth, the cause often varies by age group. Adults usually lose their teeth to disease, while those under twenty lose a tooth to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep? Your Dentist May Be Able to Help
updated: Mar. 21, 2021
If you live an average lifespan, you'll spend more than 200,000 hours in blissful slumber. It's not a waste, though: You absolutely need this much sleep to maintain optimum Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
updated: Mar. 16, 2021
We all benefit from regular dental care, regardless of our state of oral health. But if you've experienced periodontal (gum) disease, those regular dental visits are even more important Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
On World Oral Health Day Take Pride in Your Mouth With These Care Tips
updated: Mar. 11, 2021
Do you remember your first new car? It purred like a kitten with a brilliant finish you could see a mile away. And my, oh my, the attention you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
updated: Mar. 06, 2021
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Long Is the Implant Process? It Depends on Your Bone Health
updated: Mar. 01, 2021
If you're thinking about getting dental implants, you may be curious about how long it might take. The answer depends on the health of your supporting bone. Bone is an Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
updated: Feb. 24, 2021
You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
updated: Feb. 19, 2021
If your dental health isn't in the best of shape, a survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) says the cause is likely one of three common oral Read moreCategory: Oral Health
