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Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
posted: Jun. 20, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
posted: Jun. 10, 2020.
There's a lot of emphasis — well-placed, of course — on preventing and treating tooth decay. But there's another dental disease just as dangerous to your oral health and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Damage From Gum Recession
posted: May 11, 2020.
Gum recession is a serious oral condition in which the gums shrink back or “recede” from their normal position around the teeth. Because they're the primary protection for teeth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
posted: Apr. 21, 2020.
Periodontal disease may start in the gums’ superficial layers, but it’s not likely to stay there. As the disease moves deeper it can wreak havoc on tooth roots and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Apr. 11, 2020.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You
posted: Apr. 01, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease can cause a number of devastating effects that could eventually lead to tooth loss. However, you may be more prone to a particular effect depending on Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
posted: Mar. 12, 2020.
How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily. But your gums can also look and feel Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
posted: Feb. 11, 2020.
The Internet is truly amazing: It takes only a few seconds to tap into a vast store of knowledge to find information that once took people hours or days. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Feb. 01, 2020.
Your teeth face a hostile environment populated by disease-causing bacteria. But your teeth also have some “armor” against these microscopic foes: enamel. This hard outer tooth layer forms a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Jan. 22, 2020.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 12, 2020.
It’s been a long road back to oral health for you after periodontal (gum) disease. But after several plaque removal sessions and perhaps even surgical procedures to address deep Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
posted: Jan. 02, 2020.
It takes only a short time neglecting your oral hygiene before you begin to notice some unpleasant things with your gums: swelling, redness or even bleeding. These are all Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
posted: Dec. 23, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious matter. Not only can it wreak havoc with your gums, it could also cause bone loss in the jaw that supports your teeth. Gum Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Dec. 13, 2019.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 23, 2019.
We’re all susceptible to gum disease when we fail to practice effective daily brushing and flossing. But you may have a greater risk of gum disease (and more severe Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
posted: Oct. 24, 2019.
If you occasionally experience small sores in the softer tissues of your mouth, you may have aphthous ulcers or better known as canker sores. While rarely a health concern, Read moreCategory: Oral Health