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5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

While your dentist plays an important role in keeping things inside your mouth healthy, what you do every day often makes the biggest difference. Here are 5 routine things Read more

Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member

posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read more

Do This For a Healthier Mouth and Overall Well-Being

posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

Health is on everyone's mind, especially after dealing with COVID-19 this past year. Beyond the immediate concerns of coping with this novel coronavirus, many are taking a closer look Read more

Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease

posted: May 13, 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 more

Acid Reflux Could Be Damaging Your Teeth

posted: Mar. 14, 2021.

Your tooth enamel is often under assault from oral acid produced by bacteria and certain foods. Unless neutralized, acid can erode your enamel, and lead to destructive tooth decay. But Read more

This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over

posted: Feb. 12, 2021.

If you're intrigued by the strange and bizarre, here's one to pique your interest: geographic tongue. It's a rare condition that causes the appearance of red patches on the Read more

4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime

posted: Nov. 17, 2020.

Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy Read more

Mouth Breathing Can Lead to Serious Oral Problems, Especially for Children

posted: Oct. 08, 2020.

It's normal for people to breathe through their nose. And for good reason: Nasal breathing filters contaminants, warms and humidifies incoming air, and helps generate beneficial nitric oxide. Chronic Read more

Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage

posted: Aug. 29, 2020.

Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might Read more

3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life

posted: May 31, 2020.

Entering your “sunset” years doesn't mean you're washed up—you still have a lot to offer the world. That's why the theme for this May's Older Americans Month (sponsored by Read more

Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter

posted: Dec. 03, 2019.

It's a “change” moment when your child leaves home to attend college for the first time. For many, it's the first time to truly be on their own. While Read more

Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy

posted: Nov. 13, 2019.

As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read more

The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health

posted: Oct. 04, 2019.

While the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation have contributed to rising cancer survival rates, they can still have an adverse effect on the rest of the body. That includes Read more

What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health

posted: Jun. 26, 2019.

Occurrences of obesity and Type 2 diabetes have soared in the last few decades. While there are a number of influencing factors, health officials place most of the blame Read more

Can an App Help You Brush Your Teeth?

posted: Jun. 16, 2019.

If you’re the kind of person who can’t do without a smart phone, you’ve probably heard the expression “There’s an app for that!” These nifty little programs let you Read more

Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health

posted: Apr. 21, 2018.

Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more

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