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Here's Good Advice for Your College Student To Protect Their Dental Health
posted: Nov. 05, 2021.
As summer wanes, thousands of high school grads will begin the new adventure called college. For many of these "freshmen," it will also be their first taste of true Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
After months or even years of radiation or chemotherapy, the words "cancer-free" is music to your ears. Your joy and relief, though, may be tempered by the toll these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Dental Problems That Could Be Causing Excessive Dental Wear
posted: Oct. 06, 2021.
If you do the right things—keep your teeth clean, see the dentist regularly, and eat a "tooth-friendly" diet—you stand a good chance of having healthy teeth and gums later Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Pain can tell you things. Not verbally, of course, as in, “Hey, your appendix is inflamed!” But the quality of your pain—dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, acute or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Refined Sugar Could Be Harming More Than Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 07, 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 -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Jul. 28, 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 -
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
posted: Jul. 18, 2021.
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Jul. 08, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
posted: Jun. 28, 2021.
You might see your teeth and gums as separate parts of your mouth. But we dentists see them as a unified biological system, each of them contributing to your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
posted: May 09, 2021.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.
Dentures have come a long way since George Washington's time. Today, they're more comfortable, more secure and more lifelike than our first president's famous hippopotamus ivory appliance. But one thing Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
posted: Apr. 09, 2021.
In recent years, dental implants have helped traditional bridgework take a giant leap forward. A few strategically placed implants can provide the highest support and stability we can currently Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
posted: Mar. 20, 2021.
Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How You Can Prevent Teeth Grinding From Damaging Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 10, 2021.
Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
posted: Feb. 28, 2021.
In the midst of the current global pandemic, we're all focused on staying healthy and avoiding infection. For many, their first thought before resuming any regular activity is, “Will Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read moreCategory: Oral Health