Instill in Your Child the Daily Habit of Brushing and Flossing
- posted: Feb. 24, 2020
There are a lot of things we do without much conscious thought — habits we've developed over time. Some habits help streamline our lives for the good; others, though, Read More
This February, Show a Little Love to Both Your Heart and Your Gums
- posted: Feb. 14, 2020
It’s February and time for a little heart love. And not just the Valentine’s Day kind: February is also American Heart Month, when healthcare providers promote cardiovascular health. That Read More
A Loose Tooth is a Sign of Deeper Dental Trouble
- posted: Feb. 04, 2020
A loose primary (“baby”) tooth is often a cause for celebration. A loose permanent tooth, however, is a cause for concern. A permanent tooth shouldn't even wiggle. If you have Read More
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
- posted: Jan. 25, 2020
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read More
Here's How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
- posted: Jan. 15, 2020
Henry Ford famously said a customer could have any color they wanted on their Model T “as long as it was black.” Those days are over—today’s cars and trucks Read More
Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
- posted: Jan. 05, 2020
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or Read More
New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
- posted: Dec. 26, 2019
Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the Read More
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
- posted: Dec. 16, 2019
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read More
'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
- posted: Dec. 06, 2019
Porcelain veneers represent one of the best values in cosmetic dentistry, capable of radically changing a person’s smile with little tooth surface preparation. Still, the small amount of tooth Read More
4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
- posted: Nov. 26, 2019
You can't separate your oral health from your overall health. What's beneficial for your body in general is usually beneficial for your teeth and gums. Take the foods you eat: Read More
Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
- posted: Nov. 16, 2019
Wearing braces will probably never make your list of Most Pleasurable Life Experiences: you'll have to avoid certain foods and habits, endure some occasional discomfort, and perhaps feel some Read More
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
- posted: Nov. 06, 2019
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read More
That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
- posted: Oct. 27, 2019
Most of us have encountered something hot that’s burned or scalded the inside of our mouth—not a pleasant feeling. But what if you have a similar burning sensation without Read More
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
- posted: Oct. 17, 2019
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent Read More
Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease-Causing Plaque
- posted: Oct. 07, 2019
Your mouth is teeming with bacteria—millions of them. But don't be alarmed: Most are benign or even beneficial. There are, however, some bacteria that cause tooth decay or periodontal Read More
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
- posted: Sep. 27, 2019
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 Read More
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