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Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
posted: Nov. 14, 2019.
You're doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they're Read more -
Why
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more -
A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
posted: Oct. 25, 2019.
“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows! As nature takes its Read more -
That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
posted: Oct. 15, 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 -
Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 05, 2019.
To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more -
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
posted: Sep. 15, 2019.
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the Read more -
New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.
Although techniques and materials have changed, dentists still follow basic principles for treating tooth decay that date from the late 19th Century. And for good reason: They work. These Read more -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read more -
Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.
When you’re buying a tool or appliance, you compare brands for the best quality you can afford. There’s another important item that deserves the same level of scrutiny: your Read more -
Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.
Once upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a Read more -
Jaw Joint Disorders may be Connected to Other Health Problems
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
If you have chronic jaw pain, you may be one of an estimated 10 million Americans suffering from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). If so, it's quite possible you're also Read more -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Jul. 07, 2019.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read more -
As Summer Heats Up, Be on Your Guard for Tooth Injuries
posted: Jun. 27, 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 -
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Jun. 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