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Floss First or Brush First? You Be the Judge
updated: Jul. 15, 2020
Brushing and flossing are two of the best things you can do to fight dental disease and maintain healthy teeth and gums. Or is it flossing and brushing? What we Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
updated: Jul. 05, 2020
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You're Safe from Infection During Your Dental Visit
updated: Jun. 25, 2020
Over the last few months, federal, state and local officials have taken extraordinary measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Thankfully, some of these measures are beginning to ease. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Know the Facts Before you Go Abroad for Dental Care
updated: Jun. 15, 2020
Each year, over a million Americans venture abroad for healthcare, with roughly half for dental treatment. Cost is the main reason — “medical tourists” believe they can save substantially Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
updated: Jun. 05, 2020
As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more problems with our teeth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
updated: May 26, 2020
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
updated: May 16, 2020
Oral cancer is one of the more dangerous malignancies people face. But there are ways you can reduce your risk of this deadly disease through changes in lifestyle habits Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Reducing Teeth Grinding Leads to Better Sleep and Better Dental Health
updated: May 06, 2020
We all need a good night's sleep, both in quantity and quality. That's why the Better Sleep Council promotes Better Sleep Month every May with helpful tips on making Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
See Your Dentist if You Have one of these Top 3 Oral Problems
updated: Apr. 26, 2020
For years people tuned in to enjoy one of David Letterman's "Top 10 lists," a frequent gag performed on his show Late Night. Each countdown list poked fun at Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
updated: Apr. 16, 2020
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
In These Uncertain Times, We Still Care About Your Dental Health
updated: Apr. 06, 2020
During this year's National Public Health Week in April, health issues like vaping and the opioid crisis are taking a back seat to what is front and center on Read more -
World Cup Soccer Coach-Dentist Saves the Day!
updated: Mar. 27, 2020
If you followed the 2018 FIFA World Cup Soccer games, you probably know that one of this year’s biggest surprises was the debut of the team from Iceland—the smallest Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Keeping the Lid on Acid to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
updated: Mar. 17, 2020
Enamel — that tough, outermost tooth layer — protects your teeth from all sorts of hazards, from bacterial attack to temperature extremes. But although the hardest substance in the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
updated: Mar. 07, 2020
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Improves Your Oral Health
updated: Feb. 26, 2020
You may think an office cleaning is mainly cosmetic — giving your teeth that polished look and you that pleasant, “squeaky clean” feeling. But your dental hygienist is doing Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Look at the Long-Term Costs When Considering Dental Implants
updated: Feb. 16, 2020
You’ve probably heard a lot of great things about dental implants as a replacement for missing teeth. But there’s one aspect about implants that may cause you hesitation about Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures