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4 Tips For Improving Your Oral Hygiene Technique
posted: Nov. 14, 2021.
Although we've advanced leaps and bounds over the years treating dental disease, our strategy for preventing them hasn't changed much. That's because these prevention basics are quite effective—and as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here's Good Advice for Your College Student To Protect Their Dental Health
posted: Nov. 04, 2021.
As summer wanes, thousands of high school grads will begin the new adventure called college. For many of these "freshmen," it will also be their first taste of true Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
posted: Oct. 15, 2021.
What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
It often begins without you realizing it—spreading ever deeper into the gums and damaging tissue attachments, teeth and supporting bone in its way. In the end, it could cause Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Be Better Prepared For Tooth-Related Injuries
posted: Sep. 05, 2021.
Disasters are an unfortunate part of life—and not just on the epic scale of a hurricane, flood or earthquake. You could easily find yourself having your own "personal pizza"-sized Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
posted: Aug. 16, 2021.
Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
See How Well You're Removing Plaque With a Disclosing Agent
posted: Jul. 17, 2021.
You've just finished your daily brushing and flossing. How did you do? Swiping your tongue across your teeth can generally tell you: It's a good sign if it glides Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Jun. 27, 2021.
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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
posted: Jun. 17, 2021.
While your dentist plays an important role in keeping things inside your mouth healthy, what you do every day often makes the biggest difference. Here are 5 routine things Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Untreated Gum Disease Could Cost You Your Implant
posted: Jun. 07, 2021.
Your teeth can take decades of daily biting and chewing and not miss a beat. But they do have a nemesis, dental disease, which can easily get the upper Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: May 28, 2021.
There are great health benefits to eating better, including for your teeth and gums. But to determine your ideal diet, you'll have to come to terms with carbohydrates, the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Are You at Risk for Tooth Decay? Answer These Questions To Find Out
posted: May 08, 2021.
Tooth decay is a destructive disease that could rob you of your teeth. But it doesn't appear out of nowhere—a number of factors can make it more likely you'll Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 28, 2021.
Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
posted: Apr. 08, 2021.
Performing for an awards show is a quite a feather in an entertainer's cap. So, up-and-coming country music star Carly Pearce was obviously excited when she gained a slot Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
posted: Mar. 29, 2021.
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all Read moreCategory: Oral Health