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A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 11, 2019.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs,
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 01, 2019.
A root canal treatment is a commonly known but often misunderstood procedure. Contrary to popular belief, these treatments aren't painful — in fact, they often stop a toothache. More
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Having Diabetes Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 21, 2019.
Currently, one-third of Americans are either diabetic or have prediabetic symptoms. Caused by an imbalance in blood sugar levels, diabetes can complicate and increase the risk for other inflammatory
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Category: Oral Health
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Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 11, 2019.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods
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Category: Oral Health
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Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 01, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both
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Category: Dental Procedures
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How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 22, 2019.
$9.1 billion: That's how much we Americans spent in 2018 on Halloween festivities, according to the National Retail Federation. And a sizeable chunk of that was for candy—a whopping
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Category: Oral Health
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Orthodontics: More Than Straightening a Crooked Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 12, 2019.
Braces are a common experience among teens and pre-teens. And although the treatment can be a major financial undertaking, more and more families pursue it to help their child
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 02, 2019.
To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are
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Category: Oral Health
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Why
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 22, 2019.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Two Mouth and Face Pain Disorders and What You Can Do About Them
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 12, 2019.
Chronic pain affects the quality of life for an estimated 50 million adults in the U.S. alone. The American Chronic Pain Association designates September as “Pain Awareness Month” to
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Category: Oral Health
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A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 02, 2019.
“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows!
As nature takes its
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Contrary to Popular Opinion, Vaping May Not Be Safer Than Smoking
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 23, 2019.
If you think “vaping” electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes for short) is healthier for your teeth and gums than smoking cigarettes, you might be disappointed with the latest research. A number
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Category: Oral Health
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Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 13, 2019.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen
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Category: Oral Health
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That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 03, 2019.
Pain is the body’s warning system: It tells us something is wrong. And depending on the location and intensity of the pain, it can give us vital clues about
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Category: Oral Health
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You can Get Relief from Facial Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 24, 2019.
Each year doctors treat about 150,000 new cases of severe facial pain. If you're one of those people, you don't have to suffer—there are ways to gain relief from
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Category: Oral Health
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Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 14, 2019.
The journey to a straighter smile with braces can be difficult. One of the biggest dangers you'll face is an increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease.
Gum disease is caused
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Category: Oral Health