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Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 22, 2021.
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
posted: Sep. 23, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Both Tooth Decay or Gum Disease Could Become Something Far Worse
posted: Sep. 03, 2021.
While mouth pain can certainly get your attention, what exactly hurts may be difficult to identify. It might seem to emanate from a single tooth, or a group of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Think Twice Before You Undergo Botox Treatment for Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Aug. 14, 2021.
There's still much about the underlying nature of chronic jaw joint dysfunction we have yet to unravel. Treating these conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) may therefore require Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Jun. 25, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
posted: Jun. 05, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
posted: May 06, 2021.
The big day finally arrives when your braces come off. And there it is—your new, beautiful, straight smile! But on closer inspection you notice something else: tiny white spots Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 17, 2021.
It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out. But vaping's recent link with certain Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
posted: Mar. 07, 2021.
You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How You Can Prevent Teeth Grinding From Damaging Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 15, 2021.
Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
posted: Jan. 06, 2021.
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Dec. 27, 2020.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Local Anesthesia Makes for a More Pleasant and Pain-Free Dental Experience
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.
You know you should see the dentist about that nagging tooth or gum problem, but you keep putting it off. Truth be told, you're a little nervous that your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
posted: Nov. 06, 2020.
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Oct. 07, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read moreCategory: Oral Health