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Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 04, 2020.
You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of
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J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 25, 2020.
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave
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Floss First or Brush First? You Be the Judge
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 15, 2020.
Brushing and flossing are two of the best things you can do to fight dental disease and maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Or is it flossing and brushing? What we
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Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 05, 2020.
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might
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You're Safe from Infection During Your Dental Visit
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 25, 2020.
Over the last few months, federal, state and local officials have taken extraordinary measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Thankfully, some of these measures are beginning to ease.
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How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 15, 2020.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his
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Whether Before or After Your Wedding Day, It's Always a Good Time to Enhance Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 05, 2020.
Like thousands of other June brides and grooms, your big lifetime moment has finally arrived: your wedding day! It's been a flurry of activity over the last few months
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4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 26, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they
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Regular Screenings Could Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 16, 2020.
Your regular dental checkups should periodically include an important screening for oral cancer, especially as you grow older. Although oral cancers make up less than 3% of all other
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Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 06, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV
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Think You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out for Sure to Get the Right Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 26, 2020.
Fatigue, irritability and family complaints about snoring — all tell-tale signs you may have sleep apnea. There’s more to this condition than being grouchy the next day — the
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Concerning Your Oral Health, Vaping Isn't a Safe Alternative to Smoking
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 16, 2020.
The first week of April is National Public Health Week, putting the spotlight on health issues that impact us all. The popular practice of vaping is one of those
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Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 06, 2020.
If you know anything about dental disease, then you know bacteria ranks high on the Usual Suspects list. Tooth decay gets its start from acid produced by bacteria; periodontal
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Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 27, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-,
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It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 17, 2020.
The Internet is truly amazing: It takes only a few seconds to tap into a vast store of knowledge to find information that once took people hours or days.
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4 Supposed Health Dangers in Dental Care That Aren't Dangerous
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 07, 2020.
Holistic medicine aims to provide healthcare for the “whole” person. While it's a worthy approach, the term has also been used to advance ideas, including in dentistry, at odds
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