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Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
updated: Dec. 09, 2021
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here's What's in Your Toothpaste for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
updated: Nov. 19, 2021
We're all interested in how our toothpaste tastes, how it freshens breath or how it brightens teeth. But those are secondary to its most important function, which is how Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips For Improving Your Oral Hygiene Technique
updated: Nov. 09, 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 -
Brie Bella Shows Off Her Six-Month Old's Baby Teeth on Instagram
updated: Oct. 20, 2021
If you're aiming for adorable camera shots, nothing beats baby photos. Even the tough guys among us can't resist oohing and ahhing over pics of their friends' and families' Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Follow These Tips for Cleaner and Healthier Teeth and Gums
updated: Oct. 10, 2021
It gradually dawned on our ancient ancestors that a healthy mouth was usually a clean one. To achieve that blessed oral state, they chewed on tree bark or employed Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
updated: Sep. 20, 2021
In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth
updated: Aug. 31, 2021
When your baby’s first teeth come in, you might not think it necessary yet to worry about tooth decay. But even infants can develop this common dental disease. In Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Chronic Biting Habits Can Lead to Loose Teeth
updated: Aug. 21, 2021
Periodontal (gum) disease is the most likely cause of a loose, permanent tooth. This progressive infection causes damage to the gums and bone tissues that hold teeth in place, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Refined Sugar Could Be Harming More Than Your Teeth
updated: Jul. 12, 2021
You've probably heard your dentist say more than once to cut back on sweets. That's good advice not only for keeping your teeth healthy, but your whole body as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
updated: Jul. 02, 2021
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
updated: Jun. 22, 2021
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
updated: Jun. 12, 2021
One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating Tooth Sensitivity Depends on Its Cause
updated: Jun. 02, 2021
A scoop of ice cream is one of life's little pleasures. But for one in three Americans, it could be something altogether different—an excruciating pain when cold ice cream meets Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips for Improving Daily Brushing and Flossing
updated: Apr. 13, 2021
Two important practices boost your protection from dental disease: twice-a-year dental visits; and daily brushing and flossing. Of the two, that second one could be the most important. Personal oral Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Include These Important Nutrients on Your Dinner Plate for Stronger, Healthier Teeth
updated: Mar. 14, 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 -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
updated: Feb. 22, 2021
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read moreCategory: Oral Health