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Fluoride Treatments Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 10, 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
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Category: Oral Health
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Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries.
It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to
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Category: Oral Health
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Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
More than one parent has wakened in the middle of the night to an unnerving sound emanating from their child's bedroom. Although it might seem like something from the
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Category: Oral Health
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss.
But
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Category: Oral Health
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Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 13, 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
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Category: Oral Health
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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 03, 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
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Category: Oral Health
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As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 23, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three
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Category: Oral Health
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How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 13, 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
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Category: Oral Health
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See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 24, 2021.
Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your
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Category: Oral Health
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An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 24, 2021.
Although dental care is our primary focus, we dentists are also on the lookout for other health problems that may manifest in the mouth. That's why we're sometimes the
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Category: Oral Health
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Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 25, 2021.
By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they may have only a handful of primary teeth. So, should you schedule their first dental visit or wait until
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Category: Oral Health
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Good Oral Health Starts Early
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 13, 2021.
February is Children's Dental Health Month—the perfect time to talk about the oral health of the little ones in your family. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,
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Category: Oral Health
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It's Time to Show Your Gums Some Love
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, and we heartily agree that gums deserve their own month of special recognition. After all, they play an essential role keeping teeth securely
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Category: Oral Health
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This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.
If you're intrigued by the strange and bizarre, here's one to pique your interest: geographic tongue. It's a rare condition that causes the appearance of red patches on the
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Category: Oral Health
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Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
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
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Category: Oral Health
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New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated
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Category: Oral Health