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Implant-Supported Dentures Could Boost Your Jawbone Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 28, 2020
People have depended on dentures for generations—and they still do. That's because they work, both in restoring dental function and a smile marred by missing teeth.
But they have one
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Stop Gum Disease Before it Gets Started with Daily Oral Hygiene
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 18, 2020
While tooth decay seems to get most of the “media attention,” there’s another oral infection just as common and destructive: periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, nearly half of adults
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A Loose Tooth is a Sign of Deeper Dental Trouble
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 08, 2020
A loose primary (“baby”) tooth is often a cause for celebration. A loose permanent tooth, however, is a cause for concern. A permanent tooth shouldn't even wiggle.
If you have
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Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 29, 2020
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is
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Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 19, 2020
While your teeth and gums can take a lot, they still face dangers like dental disease. Your teeth are also affected by aging-related wear and tear.
And, something else could
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You May Need Something Other Than Ointment to Clear up This Facial Rash
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 09, 2020
During your latest dental cleaning and checkup, your dentist notices a skin rash around your mouth. You sigh—it’s been going on for some time. And every ointment you’ve tried
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4 Ways to Enjoy Holiday Snacking and Still Keep Your Teeth Healthy
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 30, 2019
‘Tis the season to be merry—and with plenty of edible goodies! During the holidays, families fill their homes with all sorts of delectable treats for friends and loved ones.
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Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 20, 2019
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear
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Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 10, 2019
With only a few teeth now showing in your baby’s mouth, you might think it’s too early to schedule their first dental visit. But you should, and here’s why:
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Keep Oral Care in Focus for a Family Member With Special Needs
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 30, 2019
Thanksgiving is an appropriate time to spotlight an often unsung group: individuals providing primary care for another family member. During November, National Family Caregivers Month recognizes those caring for
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Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 20, 2019
When your baby’s first teeth come in, you might not think it necessary yet to worry about tooth decay. But even infants can develop this common dental disease. In
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Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 10, 2019
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant
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How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 31, 2019
If you were asked to identify the number one mouth problem affecting dental health, what would you name? Toothaches? Poor hygiene? Jaw joint issues?
Believe it or not, the top
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Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 21, 2019
Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known
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Here's What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 11, 2019
When you hear the word “surgery,” your first thought might be of a high-charged operating room with a surgeon operating intently as a nurse mops sweat from their brow.
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Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 01, 2019
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both
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