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Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
posted: Sep. 18, 2021.
We breathe every moment of every day and we’re hardly aware of it most of the time. But if you take the time to focus, you’ll find two possible pathways Read more -
Here's What's in Your Toothpaste for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
posted: Sep. 08, 2021.
We're all interested in how our toothpaste tastes, how it freshens breath or how it brightens teeth. But those are secondary to its most important function, which is how well Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Aug. 29, 2021.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his hit Read more -
A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
posted: Aug. 19, 2021.
Undergoing dental work is for the most part a pain-free affair. But once you're home and the anesthetic begins to wear off, you may have some discomfort.Fortunately, most post-procedure pain Read more -
4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
posted: Aug. 09, 2021.
If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put your Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Jul. 30, 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 goes Read more -
Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
During election season, you'll often hear celebrities encouraging you to vote. But this year, Kaia Gerber, an up-and-coming model following the career path of her mother Cindy Crawford, made a Read more -
Living with HIV includes Keeping a Close Watch on Your Oral Health
posted: Jul. 10, 2021.
We’ve come a long way since the early 1980s when we first identified the HIV virus. Although approximately 35 million people worldwide (including a million Americans) now have the virus, Read more -
Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
posted: Jun. 30, 2021.
Your sweet, happy baby has suddenly become a gnawing, drooling bundle of irritation. Don't worry, though, no one has switched babies on you. Your child is teething.For most children, their Read more -
If You're not a Good Candidate for Dental Implants, Consider Bridgework
posted: Jun. 20, 2021.
Not long ago the dental bridge was the alternative treatment of choice to partial dentures for restoring lost teeth. Over the last few decades, however, dental implants have nudged bridgework Read more -
Like Johnny Manziel, You May Need an Oral Surgeon for a Major Dental Problem
posted: Jun. 10, 2021.
QB sensation Johnny Manziel has had a varied career in professional football. After playing two seasons for the NFL Cleveland Browns, he quarterbacked for a number of teams in the Read more -
Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
posted: May 31, 2021.
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different.Calculus, also Read more -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: May 21, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to consider Read more -
4 Things you Should do if Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: May 11, 2021.
If your child has a toothache, there’s good news — and not so good news. The good news is the pain rarely indicates an emergency. On the downside, though, it Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: May 01, 2021.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” between Read more -
Sedation During Dental Visits can Reduce Anxiety
posted: Apr. 21, 2021.
Visiting the dentist for cleanings, checkups and needed dental work is one of the pillars of dental health, along with daily hygiene and a nutritious diet. But an estimated 50% Read more