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An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Dec. 09, 2020.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Nov. 29, 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-, Read more -
Get Your Teeth Examined if You Have Frequent Sinus Infections
posted: Nov. 19, 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 -
A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
posted: Nov. 09, 2020.
Undergoing dental work is for the most part a pain-free affair. But once you're home and the anesthetic begins to wear off, you may have some discomfort. Fortunately, most post-procedure Read more -
Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
posted: Oct. 30, 2020.
After years of research, we're confident in saying that brushing and flossing daily are essential for maintaining a healthy mouth. A mere five minutes a day performing these tasks Read more -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: Oct. 20, 2020.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read more -
Act Quickly With a Knocked Out Tooth to Ensure Its Long-Term Survival
posted: Oct. 10, 2020.
We Americans love our sports, whether as participants or spectators. But there's also a downside to contact sports like soccer, football or basketball: a higher risk of injury, particularly Read more -
Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
posted: Sep. 30, 2020.
There's ample evidence tobacco smoking increases your risk for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But the same may be true for electronic cigarettes (E-cigs): Although millions have turned Read more -
You can Still have Implants with Diabetes - if you have it under Control
posted: Sep. 20, 2020.
If you're one of the more than 26 million people in the U.S. with diabetes, you know first hand how the disease impacts your life. That includes your dental Read more -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Sep. 10, 2020.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Read more -
Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
posted: Aug. 31, 2020.
"The Dog Days of summer" once referred to the rise of Sirius (the "Dog Star") with the morning sun during the month of August. Today, however, the term has Read more -
A Word to Young Adults: Brushing and Flossing are Key to a Healthy Mouth
posted: Aug. 21, 2020.
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy doesn't require an elaborate plan. It's simple: Besides twice-a-year dental visits, the most important thing you can do is brush and floss every Read more -
Keep a Lookout for These Soft Tissue Conditions in the Mouth
posted: Aug. 11, 2020.
There's more to your dental visit than preventing or treating teeth or gum problems. We're also on the lookout for a number of potential soft tissue problems that could Read more -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: Aug. 01, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read more -
How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
posted: Jul. 22, 2020.
As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more problems with our teeth Read more