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Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
Do you remember when one of your baby teeth began to wiggle? You knew it wouldn't be long before it came out, followed by a little something from the Read more -
4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
Even the simplest, everyday things can be challenging for a child with special needs. Dental care is no exception. If you have a child with a chronic condition that affects Read more -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read more -
Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
There are important reasons not to smoke, like minimizing your risk for deadly diseases like heart disease or lung cancer. But here's another good reason: Smoking increases your risk Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
posted: Oct. 06, 2020.
A full night's sleep isn't a luxury—we all need it for a healthy mind and body. But 50-70 million people in the U.S. aren't getting enough sleep because of Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Sep. 26, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more -
DIY Orthodontics is a Recipe for Dental Disaster
posted: Sep. 16, 2020.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) is a deeply held American trait for building, renovating or repairing things without the services of a professional. The Internet has only made this tradition easier: There Read more -
Implants Can Make It Easier to Restore Missing Teeth in Stages
posted: Sep. 06, 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 more -
Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Aug. 27, 2020.
You might be noticing some changes as you get older: You're getting winded easier and you're wondering why book or magazine print has suddenly shrunk (it didn't). Perhaps you've Read more -
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Aug. 17, 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 more -
4 Simple Things You Can Do to Stop Bad Breath
posted: Aug. 07, 2020.
When they weren't building pyramids or wrapping mummies, the ancient Egyptians mixed herbs and spices with a little honey to make small lozenges. Their purpose: to fight halitosis, that Read more -
This Oral Appliance Could Help Solve Your Sleep Apnea Problem
posted: Jul. 28, 2020.
Millions of people have obstructive sleep apnea—and some don’t even realize it. That’s because even though these airway-blocking episodes can occur several times a night, they may only last Read more -
Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Jul. 18, 2020.
Dental implants are far and away the most “tooth-like” restoration available today for missing teeth. Not only do they look real, they also mimic dental anatomy in replacing the Read more -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: Jul. 08, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read more -
New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 28, 2020.
Your child could hit a speed bump on their road to dental maturity—tooth decay. In fact, children are susceptible to an aggressive form of decay known as Early Childhood Read more