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4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
posted: Sep. 10, 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 Read more -
Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out. But vaping's recent link with certain Read more -
3 Seasons of a Woman's Life That Could Present New Oral Health Challenges
posted: May 03, 2021.
May 9-15 is National Women's Health Week, which begins each year on Mother's Day. It's an important opportunity to focus on the unique health challenges women face, and ways Read more -
A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
posted: Mar. 14, 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 more -
This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
posted: Feb. 22, 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 -
Hockey Season Is Upon Us - Is Your Star Athlete Ready With Mouth Protection?
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
The New Year: Time to put away those holiday decorations, collect tax records and—if you're a pro hockey player—get chummy with your dentist. That's right! After a disrupted 2020 Read more -
E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
More than 20 million people in the United States use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs as an alternative to tobacco smoking. While many users believe "vaping" is a healthier alternative Read more -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read more -
4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
posted: Oct. 20, 2020.
Brushing and flossing daily, and dental visits at least twice a year: These are the essential things you should be doing to protect your teeth and gums against dental Read more -
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
posted: Aug. 31, 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 -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Aug. 11, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read more -
How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
posted: Jun. 02, 2020.
As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more problems with our teeth Read more -
3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life
posted: May 03, 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 -
That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
posted: Oct. 26, 2019.
Most of us have encountered something hot that’s burned or scalded the inside of our mouth—not a pleasant feeling. But what if you have a similar burning sensation without Read more