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Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
posted: Jan. 04, 2019.
A "toothy grin" might be endearing, but not necessarily healthy. More of the teeth showing may mean your gums have pulled back or receded from the teeth. If so, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Retain Your New Smile After Braces with a Retainer
posted: Dec. 15, 2018.
It’s been a long road with your braces, but now they’re finally off. Hopefully the first glimpse of your new smile more than made up for the time and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
posted: Nov. 05, 2018.
Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Good Oral Hygiene Isn't Just for Teeth
posted: Oct. 16, 2018.
In October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association sponsors National Dental Hygiene Month to remind everyone that having good oral health is directly related to practicing good oral hygiene at Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
FAQs for National Gum Care Month
posted: Sep. 16, 2018.
Gum disease is a bigger problem than you might think. More than half of all adults over age 30 have it, and that figure jumps to 70% of adults Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
posted: Sep. 06, 2018.
Periodontal disease may start in the gums’ superficial layers, but it’s not likely to stay there. As the disease moves deeper it can wreak havoc on tooth roots and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Pros and Cons for Flossing Before Brushing and Vice-Versa
posted: Aug. 07, 2018.
For best results in cleaning your teeth of disease-causing plaque you need both the power of brushing open teeth surfaces and flossing in between them. But you may be Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss
posted: Jul. 28, 2018.
There’s more to teeth than meets the eye. Hidden beneath the visible crown are the tooth’s roots set within the jawbone, secured and protected by the gums from bacteria Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Ready for Summer Camp? Be Sure to Pack a Toothbrush
posted: Jul. 08, 2018.
Summer is the time for many children to experience the fun and freedom of sleepaway camp. Along with greater independence, camp brings increased responsibility for kids to take care Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Common Causes for Chronic Dry Mouth and What You can do About It
posted: Jun. 28, 2018.
Like most people, you’ve no doubt experienced occasional dry mouth as when you’re thirsty or just waking from sleep. These are normal occurrences that usually don’t last long. But xerostomia Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Types of Tooth Pain and What They Might be Telling You
posted: Jun. 18, 2018.
Physical pain is never pleasant or welcomed. Nevertheless, it’s necessary for your well-being—pain is your body telling you something isn’t right and needs your attention. That fully applies to tooth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Jun. 08, 2018.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
posted: May 29, 2018.
Many things can affect your child’s future dental health: oral hygiene, diet, or habits like thumb sucking or teeth grinding. But there’s one you might not have considered: how Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stop Teeth Grinding Now Before it Creates Dental Problems Later
posted: May 09, 2018.
Chronic stress is like a tea kettle on the boil—all that “steam” has to go somewhere. We often do this through behaviors like biting our nails, binging on comfort Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Apr. 29, 2018.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory Was Not So Sweet to Cast's Teeth!
posted: Apr. 19, 2018.
The classic movie Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder, still brings back sweet memories of childhood to people everywhere. Recently, the news broke that a remake Read moreCategory: Oral Health