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With Proper Care, you can Lower Your Risk of Tooth Loss as You Age
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
While your chances of losing teeth increase as you age, it's not a given. With proper hygiene and care your teeth could last a lifetime.But brushing and flossing can become Read more -
Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
posted: Feb. 02, 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 prevent Read more -
Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
posted: Jan. 13, 2021.
Thanks to treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, your chances of surviving cancer are greater than ever. These treatments, however, often produce unwelcome side effects. Treating throat or oral cancer, for Read more -
This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
posted: Dec. 04, 2020.
If you're intrigued by the strange and bizarre, here's one to pique your interest: geographic tongue. It's a rare condition that causes the appearance of red patches on the tongue Read more -
3 Things You Should Do to Avoid Harm From Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 16, 2020.
In the world of movies and television, the lead actors get the lion’s share of the credit. In reality, though, there wouldn’t be much of a show without the supporting Read more -
Keep Oral Care in Focus for a Family Member With Special Needs
posted: Nov. 07, 2019.
Thanksgiving is an appropriate time to spotlight an often unsung group: individuals providing primary care for another family member. During November, National Family Caregivers Month recognizes those caring for children Read more -
Taking a Trip Abroad? Do This to Protect Your Dental Health
posted: Jul. 30, 2019.
With summer vacation season in full swing, you and your family might be planning a trip away from home, maybe even far from home. If you’re vacationing out of the Read more -
Keeping Your Smile Healthy Through the Holidays
posted: Dec. 11, 2018.
’Tis the season for holiday joy with sweet treats at every turn. Don’t let it be the season for dental woes as well. You've heard that sugar causes cavities. That’s Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Nov. 20, 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” honor Read more -
Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
posted: Jul. 03, 2018.
The human body’s immune system has amazing defensive capabilities. Without it a common cold or small wound could turn deadly.One of the more important processes of the immune system is Read more -
June Is Men's Health Month
posted: Jun. 23, 2018.
Each June, as we celebrate Father’s Day, we get a chance to pay tribute to the important men in our lives. One of the best ways to do that is Read more -
Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
posted: Mar. 30, 2018.
Is there a link between periodontal (gum) disease and cardiovascular disease? Medical researchers are endeavoring to answer this intriguing question, but early findings seem to say yes. If it bears Read more