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Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
posted: Aug. 21, 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 more -
4 Ways Your Child's Dental Health Can Get Off to a Good Start This New School Year
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.
If your kids are getting ready to start back with in-person school this year, you've no doubt began stocking up on new clothes and classroom supplies. Right before school Read more -
Do This For a Healthier Mouth and Overall Well-Being
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
Health is on everyone's mind, especially after dealing with COVID-19 this past year. Beyond the immediate concerns of coping with this novel coronavirus, many are taking a closer look Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read more -
4 Guidelines to Help Make Sure Your Child's Oral Health Stays on Track
posted: Jan. 23, 2021.
As they mature, your child's teeth, gums and jaws develop—if all goes well, they'll all be healthy and functioning normally when they enter adulthood. But tooth decay and other Read more -
Boost Your Dental Health With Soon-To-Expire FSA Funds
posted: Dec. 24, 2020.
If you're among the estimated 14 million families with a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), New Year's Eve has an added meaning—that's typically the deadline for using any current Read more -
4 Dental Health Areas That Deserve Attention Before Getting Back to School
posted: Aug. 16, 2020.
The final quarter of the 2019-2020 academic year was like no other in modern history. Because of COVID-19, U.S. schools and colleges lay dormant as millions of students carried Read more -
The Graduation Season is the Perfect Time to Review Dental Health
posted: May 28, 2020.
The month of May blossoms annually with commencement ceremonies honoring students graduating from high schools, colleges and universities. For each graduate, the occasion represents a major milestone along their Read more -
4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
posted: Nov. 30, 2019.
You can't separate your oral health from your overall health. What's beneficial for your body in general is usually beneficial for your teeth and gums. Take the foods you eat: Read more -
Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
posted: Nov. 10, 2019.
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among Read more -
Make Sure Your Kids' Teeth Are Ready for School
posted: Aug. 02, 2019.
With summer winding down, parents are turning their attention to their kids' upcoming school year. August is often a busy time for families rushing to buy school supplies and Read more -
What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
posted: Jun. 13, 2019.
Occurrences of obesity and Type 2 diabetes have soared in the last few decades. While there are a number of influencing factors, health officials place most of the blame Read more -
Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
posted: Jun. 03, 2019.
The change from primary teeth to permanent is an announcement to the world that a boy or girl is "growing up." "Growing up," though, is still not "grown"—the new Read more -
Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
posted: Nov. 25, 2018.
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Sep. 26, 2018.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more -
A New School Year, A New Beginning
posted: Sep. 16, 2018.
Like a second New Year’s Day, the month of September offers its own chance to make a brand new start: It’s back-to-school season! This can be an exhilarating time—a Read more