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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 -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Aug. 16, 2020.
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
posted: Aug. 06, 2020.
While retainers are often viewed as a nuisance, they’re crucial to protect the gains made with bite correction. Without them, all of the progress achieved through braces or clear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: Jul. 27, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
posted: Jul. 17, 2020.
If you're an adult, your teeth shouldn't wiggle—not even a little bit. If you have a loose tooth, you need to see your dentist as soon as possible to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 -
Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
posted: Jun. 17, 2020.
The straightening process for a crooked smile doesn't end when the braces come off. There's one more crucial phase to undergo to make sure we don't lose the progress Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
posted: Jun. 07, 2020.
If you've been dealing with a tooth that needs to be removed—or it's already missing—you may be looking to replace it with a dental implant. And it's a great Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: May 28, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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