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Find Out Why You or Your Partner Snores - it may be Sleep Apnea
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 17, 2019.
If your sleeping partner snores, it could be more than an annoyance: it could be a sign of sleep apnea. This occurs when air flow into the lungs becomes
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Category: Oral Health
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Risk for Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 12, 2019.
Among our most common diseases, tooth decay can be a big problem at any age: in the U.S., one in four children 5 and under has some form of
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Category: Oral Health
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Get the Real Facts About Local Anesthesia
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.
A lot of people don’t like dental work because they believe it will be painful or uncomfortable. There’s an anatomical reason to back up that concern — the mouth
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Category: Oral Health
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Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 02, 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:
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Category: Oral Health
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Severe Dental Injuries May Require Endodontic Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.
If you regularly participate in sports or other physical activity, you’re at a higher risk for dental injuries. While chipped teeth are the most common result of these injuries,
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Facts About Those Amazing Wonders Called Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
Each part of the human body is an intricate wonder. Take your teeth, for example: they’re so woven into everyday life we don’t notice them, yet they each work
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Category: Oral Health
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Metal Dental Amalgam: Still a Safe and Effective Tooth Filling
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.
With all the new tooth-colored fillings for cavities, it's easy to overlook metal amalgam. While this mainstay of dental care for over a century might not be as attractive
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 13, 2019.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
While many people still consider dental implants the "new kids on the block" in dental restoration, they're now in their fourth decade of use. And since their inception implant
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Category: Dental Procedures
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3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 03, 2019.
Like other healthcare providers, your dentist keeps records of your ongoing care. These include not only their written notes but also x-ray imaging, frequency of visits and cleanings, and
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Category: Oral Health
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Fast Food Chains Take One Small Step for Kids' Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.
Eaten in a fast food restaurant lately? If so, maybe you’ve noticed some changes in the big, colorful signs behind the counters. Many have begun promoting a few “healthier”
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Category: Oral Health
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Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 24, 2018.
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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Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.
Tooth decay is as relentless as it is destructive, and it makes little distinction between age, gender, ethnicity or social status. Although risk levels vary from person to person,
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Category: Dental Procedures
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What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Toothbrush
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2018.
If there’s one essential tool for protecting your dental health, it’s the humble toothbrush. The basic manual brush with a long, slender handle and short-bristled head is still effective
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Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.
Modern dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-rays. Since dentists began capturing x-ray images a century ago to detect beginning tooth decay, billions of teeth have been preserved.
“Catching
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 04, 2018.
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,
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Category: Oral Health