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The Tale of the Toothworm
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Nancy O'Dell Speaks Out On Her Experiences With Pregnancy Gingivitis
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Five Things to Know About Bleeding Gums
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Acute Tooth Pain may be Signaling Your Need for Root Canal Treatment
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Wake-Up Call in Major League Baseball
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, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Work With Your Child's School to Encourage Healthy Snack Foods
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Be Extra Vigilant for Signs of Gum Disease During Pregnancy
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Crowning Achievement: Natural-Looking Teeth
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Taylor Hicks Keeps His Smile Bright
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: Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
An Oral Irrigator is an Effective Alternative to Flossing
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Overcome Oral Cancer With Screenings and Lifestyle Changes
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Does Your Toothbrush Need A Cleaning?
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cheryl Cole's See-Through "Braces"
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Ibuprofen and Similar Pain Relievers Ease Discomfort Following Dental Work
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Dentures Are Coming!
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health
