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Unpleasant Cracked Mouth Corners Can Be Treated and Prevented
posted: Nov. 10, 2020.
Ever have a paper cut or an irritated hangnail? They're not considered major health problems, but, boy, can they sting! Something similar can occur in the corners of your mouth Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Oct. 31, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more -
3 Ways We Can Improve a Smile Affected by Unformed Teeth
posted: Oct. 21, 2020.
On the way to adulthood, permanent teeth steadily erupt until, if all goes normally, you have a full set of teeth. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth may fail Read more -
Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Oct. 11, 2020.
Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable Read more -
Get Your Teeth Examined if You Have Frequent Sinus Infections
posted: Oct. 01, 2020.
Each year millions of people endure repeated episodes of congestion, coughing and headaches, all the miseries that come with a sinus infection. Although it seems like all the action Read more -
Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
posted: Sep. 21, 2020.
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of Read more -
Create a Strategy to Deal with Dental Problems to Avoid Future Expenses
posted: Sep. 11, 2020.
If you have limited financial resources, learning what it will cost to restore your teeth and gums to good health could be a shock. Dental care can be expensive, Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Sep. 01, 2020.
Your teeth face a hostile environment populated by disease-causing bacteria. But your teeth also have some “armor” against these microscopic foes: enamel. This hard outer tooth layer forms a Read more -
Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
posted: Aug. 22, 2020.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it “one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th Century.” A new vaccine? A cure for Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Aug. 12, 2020.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read more -
With Proper Care, Partial Dentures are a Viable Tooth Replacement Option
posted: Aug. 02, 2020.
When you hear the word “dentures” you probably think of an appliance that replaces all the teeth on a dental arch. But there is another type: a removable partial Read more -
What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Jul. 23, 2020.
People are choosing dental implants at an increasing rate to replace missing teeth, either as an individual tooth or as a support for other restorations. But unlike other replacement Read more -
Implants Make Dentures More Secure, Comfortable and Bone-Friendly
posted: Jul. 13, 2020.
Even in the 21st Century, losing most or all of your teeth is still an unfortunate possibility. Many in this circumstance turn to dentures, as their great-grandparents did, to Read more -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Jul. 03, 2020.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, Read more -
The Major Benefits of Early Childhood Dental Visits
posted: Jun. 23, 2020.
For a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, it takes a lifetime of personal and professional care. Starting your child’s daily hygiene with the first tooth eruption is a Read more -
Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
posted: Jun. 13, 2020.
True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life. Although “baby” Read more
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