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4 Ways to Check on Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
posted: Jan. 04, 2019.
For most of us, brushing and flossing is a routine part of daily life. But has it become such a routine that you may not be getting the most Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 25, 2018.
Your risk for periodontal (gum) disease increases if you’re not brushing or flossing effectively. You can also have a higher risk if you’ve inherited thinner gum tissues from your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keeping Your Smile Healthy Through the Holidays
posted: Dec. 05, 2018.
’Tis the season for holiday joy with sweet treats at every turn. Don’t let it be the season for dental woes as well. You've heard that sugar causes cavities. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
posted: Nov. 15, 2018.
Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Nov. 05, 2018.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Good Oral Hygiene Isn't Just for Teeth
posted: Oct. 26, 2018.
In October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association sponsors National Dental Hygiene Month to remind everyone that having good oral health is directly related to practicing good oral hygiene at Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
posted: Oct. 06, 2018.
We breathe every moment of every day and we’re hardly aware of it most of the time. But if you take the time to focus, you’ll find two possible Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Sep. 26, 2018.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
It's National Gum Care Month - Take Care of Your Gums
posted: Sep. 16, 2018.
September is National Gum Care Month, an ideal time to talk about how to keep your gums healthy. Unfortunately, nearly half of adults have gum disease, which can damage Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
FAQs for National Gum Care Month
posted: Sep. 06, 2018.
Gum disease is a bigger problem than you might think. More than half of all adults over age 30 have it, and that figure jumps to 70% of adults Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Oral Hygiene isn't Easy with Braces - but it's Still Doable
posted: Aug. 27, 2018.
If you’re about to undergo orthodontic treatment, you’re going to face a challenge keeping your teeth and gums clean wearing braces. That in turn could increase your chances for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Aug. 17, 2018.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Important Facts About Gum Recession and What You can do About It
posted: Aug. 07, 2018.
While gum recession is a common occurrence related to aging, it’s not just an “old person’s disease.” It can happen to anyone, even someone with a relatively healthy mouth. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
posted: Jul. 28, 2018.
If you’re seeing your dentist regularly, that’s great. But if that’s all you’re doing to stay ahead of dental disease, it’s not enough. In fact, what you do daily Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Antibiotic Resistance Requires Action - and a Change of Attitude
posted: Jun. 28, 2018.
The development of antibiotic drugs is widely considered one of the greatest medical achievements of the last century. Their widespread use has turned life-threatening diseases like cholera, strep throat Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stop Wearing Your Dentures While You Sleep!
posted: Jun. 18, 2018.
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying: “Take care of your dentures and your dentures will take care of you.” Well, maybe it’s not that old—but it’s still a sensible Read moreCategory: Oral Health