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3 Things You can Do to Ease Chronic Dry Mouth
updated: Apr. 21, 2019
Although not high on the glamour scale, saliva is nonetheless an important ingredient in a healthy life. This "multi-tasker" fluid helps break down your food for better digestion and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
updated: Apr. 11, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Air Abrasion Could be a More Pleasant Alternative to the Dental Drill
updated: Apr. 01, 2019
While it may not be one of your favorite features in the dental office, the dental drill is nevertheless necessary for treating problem teeth. It’s used primarily for removing Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
updated: Mar. 22, 2019
A beautiful smile is a balanced smile, especially in regard to your gums. A normal smile usually shows 4 mm or less of gum tissue along with about 10 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Spring Into Better Oral Health
updated: Mar. 12, 2019
What does spring mean to you? The season officially starts on March 20th, but depending where you live you might start seeing the signs earlier or later. We often Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
updated: Mar. 02, 2019
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
updated: Feb. 19, 2019
Brushing and flossing your teeth provides a lot of benefits, including a brighter smile and fresher breath. But the primary benefit—and ultimate goal—is removing dental plaque. This biofilm of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What You can do to Ease that Burning Sensation in Your Mouth
updated: Feb. 09, 2019
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 -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Boost Your Jawbone Health
updated: Jan. 30, 2019
People have depended on dentures for generations—and they still do. That's because they work, both in restoring dental function and a smile marred by missing teeth. But they have one Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
updated: Jan. 20, 2019
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
updated: Jan. 10, 2019
Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
updated: Dec. 31, 2018
For a healthy pregnancy, it helps to have healthy teeth and gums. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages its members to advise expectant moms Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Disease Detection - Saliva's New Role
updated: Dec. 21, 2018
For over a century now, health providers have depended on blood and urine samples to diagnose many forms of disease. Very soon, though, we may routinely use a different Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
updated: Dec. 11, 2018
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You Should Brush and Floss Around Your Implant to Ensure its Longevity
updated: Dec. 01, 2018
With a 95%-plus success rate, dental implants are an effective and durable replacement for lost teeth. But we can't place them and forget them: if you don't clean and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This November, Become a Non-Smoker
updated: Nov. 21, 2018
What does November make you think of? Pumpkins? Turkeys? Dry leaves and frosty mornings? How about cigarette butts? If you’re wondering about the last item, remember that November 15 is Read moreCategory: Oral Health