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Here Is What You Can Do to Help Your Kids Snack Healthier at School
posted: Dec. 01, 2021.
In addition to daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a tooth-friendly diet can boost your kid's dental health and development. You can help by setting high standards for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here's Why Starting Your Child's Dental Visits by Age 1 Is a Smart Idea
posted: Nov. 11, 2021.
As parents, we want to do everything possible to help our kids stay healthy—and that includes their teeth. And just like other aspects of their health, it's better not Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Both Tooth Decay or Gum Disease Could Become Something Far Worse
posted: Oct. 02, 2021.
While mouth pain can certainly get your attention, what exactly hurts may be difficult to identify. It might seem to emanate from a single tooth, or a group of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
posted: Aug. 23, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your Special Needs Child
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Preventing tooth decay from developing in your child's teeth requires a strong commitment to daily oral hygiene. But if you have a child with a chronic physical or behavioral Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
posted: Jul. 14, 2021.
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
posted: Jun. 24, 2021.
In a little over a century, antibiotics have changed the face of healthcare. We no longer fear cholera, strep throat or even a small cut as our forebears did Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
posted: Jun. 14, 2021.
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Untreated Gum Disease Could Cost You Your Implant
posted: Jun. 04, 2021.
Your teeth can take decades of daily biting and chewing and not miss a beat. But they do have a nemesis, dental disease, which can easily get the upper Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: May 25, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
posted: May 05, 2021.
Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One in particular is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean. Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
posted: Apr. 25, 2021.
If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
posted: Apr. 05, 2021.
It often begins without you realizing it—spreading ever deeper into the gums and damaging tissue attachments, teeth and supporting bone in its way. In the end, it could cause Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Acid Reflux Could Be Damaging Your Teeth
posted: Mar. 16, 2021.
Your tooth enamel is often under assault from oral acid produced by bacteria and certain foods. Unless neutralized, acid can erode your enamel, and lead to destructive tooth decay. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How You Can Prevent Teeth Grinding From Damaging Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 24, 2021.
Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
posted: Feb. 14, 2021.
By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they may have only a handful of primary teeth. So, should you schedule their first dental visit or wait until Read moreCategory: Oral Health