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Besides Your Health, Shingles Could Affect Your Dental Care
posted: May 19, 2022.

If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other symptoms Read more
Don't Let These Aging Pitfalls Rob You of Good Oral Health Later in Life
posted: May 09, 2022.

Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z—we're all different. But regardless of our particular birth generation, we do have one thing in common: we're all getting older. Sooner (Boomers) or later Read more
We can Fix a Smile Marred by Absent Front Teeth
posted: Apr. 29, 2022.

Most children's permanent teeth erupt on a fairly predictable schedule. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth might not develop as they should — or at all.These absent teeth pose functional Read more
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain and Read more
Preventing and Treating Gum Disease Could Benefit Your Overall Health
posted: Apr. 09, 2022.

Gum disease's impact goes well beyond your teeth and gums—other aspects of your health can suffer too. Here's why.Gum disease targets the gums, connective tissues and bone that support the Read more
Artificial Sweeteners Could Have a Positive Impact on Your Dental Health
posted: Mar. 30, 2022.

Cutting back on table sugar is a good thing, both for your body in general and your mouth in particular. The bacteria that cause dental disease thrive on leftover sugar Read more
How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy While Wearing Braces
posted: Mar. 20, 2022.

Although braces can eventually lead to a healthier mouth, your teeth and gums could become less healthy while wearing them. That's because the attaching brackets and wires can obstruct brushing Read more
Veneers Played a Big Role in Ben Affleck's 'Action Hero' Look for 'Armageddon'
posted: Mar. 10, 2022.

Director Michael Bay wanted a certain "action hero" look for the protagonists of his blockbuster disaster movie Armageddon. So, he urged one of the stars, Ben Affleck, to get in Read more
Anchorage Devices Provide More Accuracy, Less Treatment Time for Braces
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.

Braces are a common part of many teenagers’ life experience — but not every bite problem is alike. Sometimes, there’s a need for accurately moving only a few teeth while Read more
Lasers Beginning to Change Some Root Canal Procedures
posted: Feb. 18, 2022.

As in other parts of medicine, lasers are beginning to change the way we provide dental care. More and more dentists are using lasers to make earlier diagnoses of dental Read more
Dentists Sometimes Use Additional Weapons in the Fight Against Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

The term periodontal disease refers to bacterial infections that target the gums. These infections typically start as inflammatory responses to dental plaque, a bacterial biofilm collecting on tooth surfaces, especially Read more
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Jan. 29, 2022.

Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Us, Read more
Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
posted: Jan. 19, 2022.

Your sweet, good-natured baby has seemingly gone from zero to grumpy overnight. The reason is simple: They’re teething.Teething is a natural process in which a baby’s first teeth (primary teeth) Read more
As the New Year Begins, Here's a Fresh Look at the Effects of Alcohol on Your Oral Health
posted: Jan. 09, 2022.

Throughout much of the world, January 1st signifies the first day of a brand new year. It's also commemorated by many as National Hangover Day—aptly so, as scores of New Read more
4 Supposed Health Dangers in Dental Care That Aren't Dangerous
posted: Dec. 30, 2021.

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 with Read more
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Dec. 20, 2021.

When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right?For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, the Read more

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