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Your Dentist May Be Able To Provide You With a Sleep Apnea Solution
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.
Morning tiredness, brain fog and snoring are just some of the indicators of a medical condition known as sleep apnea. And, it's worse than waking up on the wrong Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips For Improving Your Oral Hygiene Technique
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Although we've advanced leaps and bounds over the years treating dental disease, our strategy for preventing them hasn't changed much. That's because these prevention basics are quite effective—and as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
posted: Oct. 23, 2021.
Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Osteoporosis Can Cause Complications For Some Types of Dental Work
posted: Oct. 13, 2021.
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day, putting the spotlight on this degenerative bone condition and the impact it has on millions of people. Not only does it significantly increase Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fluoride Treatments Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities
posted: Oct. 03, 2021.
When it comes to helping your child avoid tooth decay, it's all hands on deck. Tooth decay can not only harm their current set of primary teeth, but the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take Care of Your Gums - And Your Gums Will Take Care of Your Teeth!
posted: Sep. 03, 2021.
Even masterpiece paintings need an appropriate frame. Likewise, our gums help bring out our teeth's beauty. But gums are more than enhancements for our smile appearance—they're also critical to good Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 14, 2021.
When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
posted: Jul. 25, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Craft a Custom Care Plan by Identifying Your Individual Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 05, 2021.
Although we've known for some time how tooth decay forms, it's still prevalent across the population—even more so than cancer or heart disease. Along with gum disease, it's a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
In a little over a century, antibiotics have changed the face of healthcare. We no longer fear cholera, strep throat or even a small cut as our forebears did Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: May 26, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Seasons of a Woman's Life That Could Present New Oral Health Challenges
posted: May 06, 2021.
May 9-15 is National Women's Health Week, which begins each year on Mother's Day. It's an important opportunity to focus on the unique health challenges women face, and ways Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Give Your Child the 'Gift' of a Lifetime of Great Oral Health
posted: Apr. 26, 2021.
Do you want to give your child something that will benefit them the rest of their life? Then give them the gift of healthy teeth and gums. Such a gift Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Apr. 06, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Include These Important Nutrients on Your Dinner Plate for Stronger, Healthier Teeth
posted: Mar. 17, 2021.
“Personalize Your Plate” is the theme for this year's National Nutrition Month in March, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It means there isn't a single diet Read moreCategory: Oral Health