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Best Dietary Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Jun. 25, 2020.
Your diet can play as important a role in your dental health as brushing and flossing. What you eat (particularly sugar) could increase your risk of tooth decay despite your Read more -
Facts About Those Amazing Wonders Called Teeth
posted: Jun. 15, 2020.
Each part of the human body is an intricate wonder. Take your teeth, for example: they’re so woven into everyday life we don’t notice them, yet they each work seamlessly Read more -
Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Jun. 05, 2020.
Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good way. Read more -
Tom Cruise Transformed His Smile Through Braces and so Can You
posted: May 26, 2020.
Maverick is back! Tom Cruise’s iconic ace from 1986’s Top Gun is returning in Top Gun: Maverick as a mentor to a new generation of elite fighter pilots. Today’s Maverick Read more -
3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
posted: May 16, 2020.
Dental anxiety is a common problem: it’s estimated that one in two Americans admits to some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. On the extreme side of this statistic Read more -
3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
posted: May 06, 2020.
You already know the basics for healthy and attractive teeth and gums: brush and floss every day; and have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist every six months. Read more -
The Tale of the Toothworm
posted: Apr. 26, 2020.
Ever wonder just exactly what causes cavities? Once upon a time, “Toothworms” — miniscule, yet relentless pests — were thought to be responsible for this widespread malady. This belief persisted Read more -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Apr. 16, 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 show Read more -
Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
posted: Apr. 06, 2020.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time and Read more -
Why the Bottled Variety Might not be Your Best Choice for Clean Drinking Water
posted: Mar. 27, 2020.
In recent decades civilization's millennia-long search for clean, safe drinking water has become much easier with modern purification methods. Today, there are few places in the United States without adequate Read more -
Gluten Sensitivity can Lead to Dental Problems
posted: Mar. 17, 2020.
There’s been a growing awareness about the effects of gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, rye and sometimes oats, on certain people. An estimated 1 in 133 Americans Read more -
Serena Williams' Call for Help: What Every Parent Should Know About Teething
posted: Mar. 07, 2020.
Celebrities use Twitter to connect with their fans—promoting their next project, sharing big news and, yes, throwing a little shade. Occasionally, though, a tweet reveals something deeply personal about your Read more -
Increase Bone Mass for Dental Implants through Grafting
posted: Feb. 26, 2020.
Losing a tooth from disease or accident can be traumatic. The good news, though, is that it can be replaced with a life-like replica that restores your smile. One of Read more -
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Feb. 16, 2020.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent of Read more -
This February, Show a Little Love to Both Your Heart and Your Gums
posted: Feb. 06, 2020.
It’s February and time for a little heart love. And not just the Valentine’s Day kind: February is also American Heart Month, when healthcare providers promote cardiovascular health. That includes Read more -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Jan. 27, 2020.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who hasn’t Read more
