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Here's Good Advice for Your College Student To Protect Their Dental Health
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.
As summer wanes, thousands of high school grads will begin the new adventure called college. For many of these "freshmen," it will also be their first taste of true Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
posted: Oct. 06, 2021.
If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Disease Could Impact More Than Your Oral Health
posted: Jul. 28, 2021.
Preventing periodontal (gum) disease not only preserves your teeth and gums, it might also benefit the rest of your health. There's growing evidence that gum disease has links to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums Even While Camping
posted: Jul. 08, 2021.
July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to pack up the tent, bed roll and camp stove and head for your nearest state or national park. Just Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: Jun. 18, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
posted: May 29, 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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips for Helping a Senior Adult Keep Their Oral Health
posted: May 19, 2021.
By the time a person passes the half-century mark, they've done quite a bit of living: their share of ups and downs, successes and failures, and joys and sorrows. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
posted: May 14, 2021.
While your dentist plays an important role in keeping things inside your mouth healthy, what you do every day often makes the biggest difference. Here are 5 routine things Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
CT Imaging Technology Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Dental Problems
posted: Apr. 19, 2021.
The mouth is a crowded place with nerves, blood vessels and sinus cavities sharing common space with the teeth and gums. Although important in their own right, these structures Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
posted: Mar. 30, 2021.
Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
posted: Feb. 08, 2021.
You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.
We can't stop getting older or completely avoid many of the consequences that come with aging. Even so, there are things we can do to age more gracefully. That includes Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
posted: Jan. 19, 2021.
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all Read moreCategory: Oral Health
