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3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 04, 2020.
As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
posted: Dec. 25, 2019.
One in 700 babies are born each year with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Besides its devastating emotional and social impact, this common birth defect can Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
posted: Dec. 25, 2019.
One in 700 babies are born each year with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Besides its devastating emotional and social impact, this common birth defect can Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 15, 2019.
Osteoporosis is a major health condition affecting millions of people, mostly women over 50. The disease weakens bone strength to the point that a minor fall or even coughing Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 15, 2019.
Osteoporosis is a major health condition affecting millions of people, mostly women over 50. The disease weakens bone strength to the point that a minor fall or even coughing Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Chronic Mouth Breathing Could Create Conditions for a Poor Bite
posted: Dec. 05, 2019.
Breathing: You hardly notice it unless you're consciously focused on it—or something's stopping it! So, take a few seconds and pay attention to your breathing. Then ask yourself this question—are Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Chronic Mouth Breathing Could Create Conditions for a Poor Bite
posted: Dec. 05, 2019.
Breathing: You hardly notice it unless you're consciously focused on it—or something's stopping it! So, take a few seconds and pay attention to your breathing. Then ask yourself this question—are Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
posted: Nov. 25, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
posted: Nov. 25, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
posted: Nov. 15, 2019.
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
posted: Nov. 15, 2019.
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Having Diabetes Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 05, 2019.
Currently, one-third of Americans are either diabetic or have prediabetic symptoms. Caused by an imbalance in blood sugar levels, diabetes can complicate and increase the risk for other inflammatory Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Having Diabetes Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 05, 2019.
Currently, one-third of Americans are either diabetic or have prediabetic symptoms. Caused by an imbalance in blood sugar levels, diabetes can complicate and increase the risk for other inflammatory Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
posted: Oct. 26, 2019.
Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
posted: Oct. 26, 2019.
Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
posted: Oct. 16, 2019.
Calling someone "long in the tooth" is an unflattering way of saying they're getting old. The phrase refers to the effects of gum recession, in which the gums pull Read moreCategory: Oral Health
