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The Tale of the Toothworm
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 03, 2014.
Ever wonder just exactly what causes cavities? Once upon a time, “Toothworms” — miniscule, yet relentless pests — were thought to be responsible for this widespread malady. This belief
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Category: Oral Health
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Nancy O'Dell Speaks Out On Her Experiences With Pregnancy Gingivitis
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2014.
When it comes to sensitive gums during pregnancy, Nancy O'Dell, the former co-anchor of Access Hollywood and new co-anchor of Entertainment Tonight, can speak from her own experience. In
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Category: Oral Health
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Five Things to Know About Bleeding Gums
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 23, 2014.
Did you ever brush your teeth and find that your gums were bleeding slightly? This unwelcome discovery is more common than you might think — and it might have
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Category: Oral Health
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Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 15, 2014.
We all experience the occasional bout of bad breath from dry mouth or after eating certain foods. Chronic halitosis, on the other hand, could have an underlying health cause
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Category: Oral Health
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Acute Tooth Pain may be Signaling Your Need for Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 07, 2014.
We now have amazing therapies to replace lost teeth with life-like replicas that look and perform like real teeth. But for oral health in general it’s still better to
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Wake-Up Call in Major League Baseball
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 29, 2014.
What would it take to get you to give up tobacco? For major league baseball player Addison Reed, it took the death of his former coach, Tony Gwynn. Gwynn,
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Category: Oral Health
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Work With Your Child's School to Encourage Healthy Snack Foods
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 26, 2014.
There’s a new focus on children’s nutrition by both parents and schools; in fact, many school districts have instituted policies that encourage children to eat more nutritional foods and
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Category: Oral Health
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Be Extra Vigilant for Signs of Gum Disease During Pregnancy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 18, 2014.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection that can eventually lead to tooth loss if not treated. The infection typically arises from plaque, a thin film of bacteria and
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Category: Oral Health
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A Crowning Achievement: Natural-Looking Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 10, 2014.
You've taken good care of your teeth all your life, with brushing, flossing and regular visits to the dentist. But chances are that someday (or maybe even now) you
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Category: Dental Procedures
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How Taylor Hicks Keeps His Smile Bright
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 02, 2014.
Like many who have risen to the top tier in show business, singer Taylor Hicks found that he needed a few things (besides talent, of course) to really succeed:
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Category: Dental Procedures
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An Oral Irrigator is an Effective Alternative to Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 29, 2014.
The main strategy in fighting dental disease is to try to prevent it in the first place. The success of this strategy depends largely on effective oral hygiene with
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Category: Oral Health
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Overcome Oral Cancer With Screenings and Lifestyle Changes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 20, 2014.
Baseball legend Babe Ruth, President Ulysses S. Grant and George Harrison of the Beatles — these three notable people from different backgrounds and historical eras have a sad commonality
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Category: Oral Health
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Does Your Toothbrush Need A Cleaning?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 15, 2014.
When you’re trying to maintain a good oral hygiene routine, your toothbrush is bound to see a lot of action. Day in and day out, it gets used about
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Category: Oral Health
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Cheryl Cole's See-Through "Braces"
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 04, 2014.
What if you had orthodontic treatments to enhance your smile — and nobody knew about it until it was all done?
That (almost) happened to British singer, cover girl and
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Ibuprofen and Similar Pain Relievers Ease Discomfort Following Dental Work
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 01, 2014.
One of our primary goals in dentistry is to deliver effective treatment to patients with the least amount of discomfort. This is especially true after a procedure — controlling
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Category: Oral Health
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The Dentures Are Coming!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 23, 2014.
How much do you really know about Revolutionary War hero and famous disturber-of-the-peace Paul Revere? Take this quiz and find out! True or False:
Paul Revere cried “The British are
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Category: Oral Health