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Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Feb. 20, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Guidelines to Help Make Sure Your Child's Oral Health Stays on Track
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.
As they mature, your child's teeth, gums and jaws develop—if all goes well, they'll all be healthy and functioning normally when they enter adulthood. But tooth decay and other Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when your child is sick can greatly affect their health and well-being. That's especially true with dental problems. Here then are some Dos Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Jan. 21, 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 -
Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
While anyone can lose a permanent tooth, the cause often varies by age group. Adults usually lose their teeth to disease, while those under twenty lose a tooth to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Dec. 21, 2020.
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Let Acid Reflux Disease Rob You of Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
Heartburn is a big problem: Each year we Americans spend around $10 billion on antacid products, twice as much as for over-the-counter pain relievers. It's an even bigger problem Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Nov. 20, 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 -
4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
posted: Nov. 10, 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 -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Oct. 31, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Oct. 21, 2020.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
posted: Oct. 11, 2020.
The humble squirrel—darlings to some, bird feeder-robbing nuisances to others—has its own month. Since 1995, the Squirrel Lovers Club of Chicago has celebrated October as Squirrel Awareness Month to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Implants Can Make It Easier to Restore Missing Teeth in Stages
posted: Oct. 01, 2020.
A fair number of people with total tooth loss have arrived at this point after a long history of dental issues. It's quite likely they've had a series of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
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