-
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 05, 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 more
Category: Oral Health
-
This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 31, 2020.
If you're intrigued by the strange and bizarre, here's one to pique your interest: geographic tongue. It's a rare condition that causes the appearance of red patches on the
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 26, 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 more
Category: Oral Health
-
An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2020.
If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino
Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
-
Local Anesthesia Makes for a More Pleasant and Pain-Free Dental Experience
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 10, 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 more
Category: Oral Health
-
Boost Your Dental Health With Soon-To-Expire FSA Funds
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
If you're among the estimated 14 million families with a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), New Year's Eve has an added meaning—that's typically the deadline for using any current
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
If you've decided to straighten your teeth, you've made a wise choice for both your dental health and your smile. Now you may be facing another decision—which method to
Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
-
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's
Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
-
How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Renew Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2020.
Today's cosmetic dentistry options are more fabulous than ever before. Whether you need a smile-makeover or just want a brighter smile, we do everything from the complex to the simple.
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 20, 2020.
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 more
Category: Oral Health
-
Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces.
At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to
Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
-
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 10, 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 more
Category: Oral Health
-
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation”
Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
-
Keep Your Implants Clean to Avoid a Damaging Gum Infection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2020.
After years battling disease, your troubled tooth reached its useful life's end. It's been extracted, and we've replaced it with a life-like dental implant. So now, as far as
Read more
Category: Oral Health
-
How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
Dentists and oral surgeons remove millions of teeth every year, most without any adverse aftereffects. But about 2% of patients experience a dry socket, a condition that, although not
Read more
Category: Oral Health