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Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
updated: Oct. 11, 2018
In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
updated: Oct. 01, 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 -
What You can do to Ease that Burning Sensation in Your Mouth
updated: Sep. 21, 2018
Have you ever felt a hot, burning sensation in your mouth—like it had been scalded—but you didn't eat or drink anything that could have caused it? While you may think Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tell Your Dentist if You're Having a Shingles Outbreak
updated: Sep. 11, 2018
Shingles is a painful viral infection that could potentially recur in sufferers for years. It causes painful skin rashes, general nerve pain, fever and fatigue. In extreme cases, it Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
updated: Sep. 01, 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 -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
updated: Aug. 22, 2018
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Sleep Apnea Might be Robbing you of More than a Good Night's Sleep
updated: Aug. 12, 2018
Fatigue, a “foggy” mind, and irritability are all signs you’re not getting enough sleep—and neither might your sleeping partner from your continuous snoring. You might have a common form Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Limit Sugar in Your Diet for Better Oral and General Health
updated: Aug. 02, 2018
Even after decades emphasizing oral hygiene and supplemental fluoride to fight dental disease, we’re now seeing an increase in tooth decay, especially among children. What’s causing this alarming trend? Many Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating Small Enamel Cracks Could Help you Avoid a Dangerous Tooth Fracture
updated: Jul. 23, 2018
Teeth can take a lot of force over a lifetime of biting and chewing, thanks to enamel, their outer layer made of the strongest substance in the human body. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
updated: Jul. 13, 2018
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Habit with These Tips
updated: Jul. 03, 2018
The most important thing you can do for good oral health is brush and floss your teeth daily. But we’re not born knowing how to do either — they’re Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
June Is Men's Health Month
updated: Jun. 23, 2018
Each June, as we celebrate Father’s Day, we get a chance to pay tribute to the important men in our lives. One of the best ways to do that Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Advancing Gum Disease Requires Your Dentist's Intervention
updated: Jun. 13, 2018
Your gums’ primary role is to protect your teeth and keep them firmly in place. But periodontal (gum) disease can damage your gums to such an extent you could Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
updated: Jun. 03, 2018
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Think You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out for Sure to Get the Right Treatment
updated: May 24, 2018
Fatigue, irritability and family complaints about snoring — all tell-tale signs you may have sleep apnea. There’s more to this condition than being grouchy the next day — the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
updated: May 14, 2018
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household? If Read moreCategory: Oral Health