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Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
posted: Dec. 30, 2019.
With only a few teeth now showing in your baby’s mouth, you might think it’s too early to schedule their first dental visit. But you should, and here’s why: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
posted: Dec. 20, 2019.
Your sweet, good-natured baby has seemingly gone from zero to grumpy overnight. The reason is simple: They’re teething. Teething is a natural process in which a baby’s first teeth (primary Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Dec. 10, 2019.
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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
posted: Nov. 30, 2019.
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Oct. 31, 2019.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Wearing a Retainer Will Protect Your New Smile After Braces
posted: Oct. 21, 2019.
After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. But then you’re told you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
posted: Oct. 11, 2019.
If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
posted: Oct. 01, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
posted: Sep. 01, 2019.
The Millennials, those born around the turn of the Millennium in 2000, are entering adulthood. Like any generation, they have their collective promise—and problems. An example of the latter Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Speaking of Wellness: Enjoying Great Oral Health for a Lifetime
posted: Aug. 22, 2019.
August is National Wellness Month. Since part of staying in good overall health is taking care of your dental health, it's a good time to look at ways you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
posted: Aug. 02, 2019.
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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Ways to Protect Your Teeth in the Great Outdoors
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.
It’s July—and that means it’s National Park and Recreation Month! If you’re like a lot of families, you might already be planning a trip to one of the nation’s Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Jul. 13, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
posted: Jun. 13, 2019.
X-ray imaging is such an intricate part of dentistry, we usually don't think twice about it. Without it, though, the fight against dental disease would be much harder. At the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
posted: May 14, 2019.
Tooth decay and developing bite problems could be major obstacles to your child's normal growth and development. Without good, preventive dental care at home and from the dentist, these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Mar. 05, 2019.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read moreCategory: Oral Health