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Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
posted: Sep. 09, 2021.
After months or even years of radiation or chemotherapy, the words "cancer-free" is music to your ears. Your joy and relief, though, may be tempered by the toll these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 20, 2021.
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
posted: Jun. 21, 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: May 14, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: May 30, 2019.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge
posted: Jan. 20, 2019.
Implant-supported fixed bridges are growing in popularity because they offer superior support to traditional bridges or dentures. They can also improve bone health thanks to the affinity between bone Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 12, 2018.
Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Jul. 14, 2018.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Factors to Consider When Buying a Toothbrush
posted: Apr. 15, 2018.
If there’s one essential tool for dental health, it’s the toothbrush. But though simple in basic design, manufacturers have nonetheless created a dizzying array of choices that often muddy Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jan. 07, 2018.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Prevent White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces with Diligent Oral Hygiene
posted: Sep. 01, 2017.
After months of wearing braces it's time for the big reveal: your new and improved smile! Your once crooked teeth are now straight and uniform. But a look in the Read moreCategory: Oral Health
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