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Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush

posted: Sep. 02, 2019.

When you’re buying a tool or appliance, you compare brands for the best quality you can afford. There’s another important item that deserves the same level of scrutiny: your Read more

Contrary to Popular Opinion, Vaping May Not Be Safer Than Smoking

posted: Aug. 23, 2019.

If you think “vaping” electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes for short) is healthier for your teeth and gums than smoking cigarettes, you might be disappointed with the latest research. A number Read more

"Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality

posted: Aug. 13, 2019.

Although dental care has made incredible advances over the last century, the underlying approach to treating tooth decay has changed little. Today’s dentists treat a decayed tooth in much Read more

(Don't) Break It Like Beckham

posted: Aug. 03, 2019.

During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more

Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control

posted: Jul. 24, 2019.

You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an Read more

Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery

posted: Jul. 14, 2019.

Dental implants are best known as restorations for single missing teeth. But there’s more to them than that—they can also be used to support and secure removable dentures or Read more

You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles

posted: Jul. 04, 2019.

Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying Read more

Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health

posted: Jun. 24, 2019.

Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more

Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer with a Healthy Diet

posted: Jun. 14, 2019.

There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make if you want to reduce your risk of oral cancer, with quitting a tobacco habit at the top of Read more

Your Teenager not Ready for an Implant? Here's What We Can Do Instead

posted: Jun. 04, 2019.

Losing a tooth can be traumatic, but a dental implant can dramatically turn that experience around. Providing functionality, life-like appearance and durability, implants stand out as the premier restoration Read more

While Usually Benign, Lichen Planus Lesions Should Still be Examined

posted: May 25, 2019.

If you’ve noticed a small sore in your mouth, it’s possible you have a non-contagious disease known as lichen planus. Although usually benign, it’s still a good idea to Read more

Dental Crowns Restore Your Damaged Teeth

posted: May 22, 2019.

Tooth damage occurs for a number of reasons, including enamel erosion, poor dental care, injury, and staining from drinking dark-colored beverages. The good news is that in many cases, damaged Read more

Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"

posted: May 15, 2019.

Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read more

TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain

posted: May 05, 2019.

Chronic pain can turn your life upside down. While there are a number of disorders that fit in this category, two of them—fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders (TMD)—can disrupt your Read more

Stains from Within a Tooth Require Professional Whitening

posted: Apr. 25, 2019.

Whether performed in a dental office or using a home kit, teeth whitening applications are quite effective for bleaching exterior (extrinsic) stains on enamel surfaces. But what if your Read more

E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes

posted: Apr. 15, 2019.

More than 20 million people in the United States use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs as an alternative to tobacco smoking. While many users believe "vaping" is a healthier alternative Read more

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