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Four Reasons Why Your Gums Deserve Your Care
posted: Sep. 22, 2019.

While teeth often seem to be the main focus of dental care, there’s another part of your mouth that deserves almost as much attention—your gums. Neglect them and you Read more
Watch Out for These Dental Health Issues as You Age
posted: Sep. 12, 2019.

One thing’s for sure: We’re all getting older. Here’s another sure thing: Aging doesn’t necessarily look the same on everyone. That one spry octogenarian lapping younger folks on the Read more
Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
posted: Sep. 02, 2019.

Calling someone "long in the tooth" is an unflattering way of saying they're getting old. The phrase refers to the effects of gum recession, in which the gums pull Read more
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Aug. 23, 2019.

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, Read more
You can Get Relief from Facial Pain
posted: Aug. 13, 2019.

Each year doctors treat about 150,000 new cases of severe facial pain. If you're one of those people, you don't have to suffer—there are ways to gain relief from Read more
"Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
posted: Aug. 03, 2019.

Although dental care has made incredible advances over the last century, the underlying approach to treating tooth decay has changed little. Today’s dentists treat a decayed tooth in much Read more
Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
posted: Jul. 24, 2019.

Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to Read more
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Jul. 14, 2019.

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 Read more
Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
posted: Jul. 04, 2019.

Because it requires jaw movement, eating can be difficult and painful if you have a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). During flareups you may switch to foods that are easier Read more
As Summer Heats Up, Be on Your Guard for Tooth Injuries
posted: Jun. 24, 2019.

Each year, the National Safety Council recognizes June as National Safety Month. It's the perfect time to focus on safety: With summer temperatures heating up, so do sports and Read more
See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
posted: Jun. 14, 2019.

A loose adult tooth isn't normal. It could be loose because it's been subjected to high biting forces like those that occur with a tooth grinding habit. Or, it Read more
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Jun. 04, 2019.

Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more
Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
posted: May 25, 2019.

The change from primary teeth to permanent is an announcement to the world that a boy or girl is "growing up." "Growing up," though, is still not "grown"—the new Read more
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: May 15, 2019.

The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development. That holds true for poor bites: while Read more
Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: May 05, 2019.

Even with modern prevention and treatment advances, losing teeth in later life is still a sad but common part of human experience. Just as generations have before, many today Read more
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Apr. 25, 2019.

When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read more

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