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Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
posted: Sep. 12, 2019.
When your mouth is dry, you know it: that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when you first wake up or when you're thirsty. Fortunately, it usually goes away after you eat or Read more -
Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling
posted: Sep. 02, 2019.
Recently, a number of new filling materials that mimic tooth color have come into popular use and, so far, have proven more durable than past versions. Even so, the traditional Read more -
Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 23, 2019.
When you’re buying a tool or appliance, you compare brands for the best quality you can afford. There’s another important item that deserves the same level of scrutiny: your toothbrush. Read more -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Aug. 13, 2019.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — picked Read more -
Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
posted: Aug. 03, 2019.
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to talk with your dentist about it. It could be your chronic sinus problems stem from a deeply decayed or infected Read more -
If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities
posted: Jul. 24, 2019.
Tooth decay is a destructive oral disease, which along with periodontal (gum) disease is most responsible for tooth loss. And as you age, your disease risk goes up.One form of Read more -
Put an End to Uncomfortable and Embarrassing Cracked Mouth Corners
posted: Jul. 14, 2019.
We’ve all had physical ailments that were more irritating than serious. The problem of skin cracking at the corners of the mouth fits into that category. Both dentists and dermatologists encounter Read more -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Jul. 04, 2019.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, a Read more -
Include Limitations on Sugar in Your Tooth Decay Prevention Strategy
posted: Jun. 24, 2019.
We’ve waged war for decades against tooth decay through oral hygiene and the increasing use of fluoride, nature’s “super weapon” against this disease. And yet, tooth decay remains a significant Read more -
Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
posted: Jun. 14, 2019.
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both can Read more -
4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
posted: Jun. 04, 2019.
People improve their smiles for a lot of reasons: to better their career prospects, to put some juice in their social lives or just to do something special for themselves. Read more -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: May 25, 2019.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the camera, Read more -
Clear Aligners Provide a Less Embarrassing Orthodontic Choice for Teens
posted: May 15, 2019.
For decades, traditional braces were the only orthodontic choice for moving misaligned teeth. Although they’re quite effective, they can cause discomfort and, for teens especially, embarrassment due to their noticeable Read more -
What You Should do About This Bizarre Drug Side Effect
posted: May 05, 2019.
Drugs play an indispensable role in treating disease. For example, life without antibiotics would be much more precarious—common infections we think nothing of now would suddenly become life-threatening.But even the Read more -
4 Diet Changes You Should Make for Better Oral Health
posted: Apr. 25, 2019.
One of the most popular subjects in books, magazines and social media is food — the things we should or should not eat (or at least not too much). While Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Apr. 15, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Us, Read more