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Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.

Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other Read more
Category: Oral Health
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.

Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
posted: May 22, 2020.

Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read more
Category: Oral Health
3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life
posted: May 12, 2020.

Entering your “sunset” years doesn't mean you're washed up—you still have a lot to offer the world. That's why the theme for this May's Older Americans Month (sponsored by Read more
Category: Oral Health
The Graduation Season is the Perfect Time to Review Dental Health
posted: May 02, 2020.

The month of May blossoms annually with commencement ceremonies honoring students graduating from high schools, colleges and universities. For each graduate, the occasion represents a major milestone along their Read more
Category: Oral Health
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.

Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more
Category: Oral Health
Facial Nerve Pain can be Managed with Effective Treatment
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.

Life would be harrowing if we had no ability to feel pain. Although experiencing it is unpleasant, pain's purpose is to alert us to something wrong in our body. Read more
A Partial Denture Can Restore a Smile Marred by a Few Missing Teeth
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.

Dentures in one form or another have been around for centuries. Although dental implants have earned a well-deserved prominence of late, the denture still remains a viable tooth replacement Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
4 Problem Areas That Could Affect Your Child's Teeth
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.

While they're resilient, your child's teeth aren't invincible. Daily hygiene and regular dental visits are important, but you should also be alert for problems and take action when they Read more
Category: Oral Health
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Mar. 13, 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 more
Category: Dental Procedures
A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
posted: Mar. 03, 2020.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's Read more
Category: Oral Health
Understanding the Aging Process Leads to More Effective Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 22, 2020.

If you’ve ever looked at younger photos of yourself, you’re sure to notice differences with your present appearance. Of course, your basic features might appear much the same. But Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.

How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily. But your gums can also look and feel Read more
Category: Oral Health
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Feb. 02, 2020.

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Read more
Category: Oral Health
Protect Your Child's Long-Term Dental Health with Regular Office Visits
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.

When does dental care begin for a child? In the truest sense, before they're born. Although the first teeth won't erupt until months after birth, they're already forming in Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
You May Need Something Other Than Ointment to Clear up This Facial Rash
posted: Jan. 13, 2020.

During your latest dental cleaning and checkup, your dentist notices a skin rash around your mouth. You sigh—it’s been going on for some time. And every ointment you’ve tried Read more
Category: Oral Health

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