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Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
posted: Oct. 15, 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 -
Want to Improve Your Athletic Performance? Try Tuning Up Your Dental Care
posted: Sep. 05, 2020.
After a long hiatus, school athletes are gearing up for another sports year. Given the pandemic, they may be modifying some of their usual habits and practices. But one Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 27, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
With Outdoor Sports (Hopefully) Poised to Begin, Be Prepared for Oral Injuries
posted: May 18, 2020.
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May, sponsored by the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, is a fitting time to encourage us to play sports. Many Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: May 08, 2020.
Oral cancer is one of the more dangerous malignancies people face. But there are ways you can reduce your risk of this deadly disease through changes in lifestyle habits Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Avoid Becoming a Dental Injury Statistic - Get a Custom Mouthguard for Your Young Athlete
posted: Apr. 28, 2020.
Other than tooth decay, children don't encounter dental disease to the extent adults do. But injuries are another story: More than 5 million teeth are knocked loose each year, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Apr. 18, 2020.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Sedation Therapy Can Help Anxious Patients Get the Dental Care They Need
posted: Apr. 08, 2020.
Dental visit anxiety is a serious problem: Half of all Americans admit to some level of dental fear, while 15% avoid dental care altogether due to acute anxiety. The Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
White Spots on Your Teeth After Braces May Be An Early Sign of Enamel Loss
posted: Feb. 28, 2020.
After months of treatment we’ve removed your braces and your new smile emerges. Upon closer view, however, you notice a number of chalky white spots on your teeth. These pale Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 18, 2020.
As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Gum Disease Could Affect More Than Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 08, 2020.
Do you know the top cause for adult tooth loss? If you guessed tooth decay, you’re close—but not quite. The same goes if you said accidents or teeth grinding. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
No Matter When the New Decade Begins, Be Sure You're Partnered With Us for Your Dental Care
posted: Jan. 19, 2020.
The 2020s are here, so throw those “new decade” parties! Well, maybe. Some of your party guests might insist the Twenties won't begin until January 1, 2021. For some Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
posted: Dec. 30, 2019.
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Dec. 20, 2019.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 10, 2019.
Osteoporosis is a major health condition affecting millions of people, mostly women over 50. The disease weakens bone strength to the point that a minor fall or even coughing Read moreCategory: Oral Health