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How You can Protect the Dental Health of a Loved One With an Eating Disorder
posted: Jun. 16, 2022.
Eating disorders can damage both physical and psychological health. At least two types—bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa—can also create problems for the teeth and gums.For bulimics, dental problems often arise Read more -
See How Well You're Removing Plaque With a Disclosing Agent
posted: Jun. 06, 2022.
You've just finished your daily brushing and flossing. How did you do? Swiping your tongue across your teeth can generally tell you: It's a good sign if it glides smoothly; Read more -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: May 27, 2022.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who hasn’t Read more -
Staining Within a Tooth Requires a Clinical Whitening Approach
posted: May 17, 2022.
Home whitening kits are a popular way to turn a dull smile into a dazzling one. But these self-applied products only work for teeth with outer enamel stains — if Read more -
Gum Recession Can Affect More Than Your Smile
posted: May 07, 2022.
If it seems like your teeth have gotten longer, it's not likely they've magically grown. The changed appearance, often accompanied by tooth sensitivity, may mean you have gum recession—the gums Read more -
Patchy Discolorations on the Tongue Aren't a Cause for Worry
posted: Apr. 27, 2022.
Some things in life look worse than they really are. A condition known as “geographic tongue” is a good example: while it may look serious, it’s not a cause for Read more -
Avoiding Chrissy Teigen's 'Down the Drain' Episode and other Baby Teeth Misadventures
posted: Apr. 17, 2022.
It's an Instagram moment—holding in your hand your toddler's first lost baby tooth. Then, in all the excitement, you accidentally drop it down a drain. Now what do you do?Easy—if Read more -
Take These Steps to Better Your Chances of Beating Oral Cancer
posted: Apr. 07, 2022.
During the time it might take you to eat a meal, meet someone for coffee or watch your favorite television show, someone in the U.S. will die from oral cancer. Read more -
Less-Invasive Pulp Capping Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Mar. 28, 2022.
There’s one sure thing about tooth decay: you can’t ignore it. In fact, the best outcomes result from finding it early and treating it before it enters the pulp in Read more -
Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
posted: Mar. 18, 2022.
Daily oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings help keep your natural teeth and gums healthy and disease-free. But they're also a priority with dental implants. Here's why.Unlike other restorations, an Read more -
Veneers Played a Big Role in Ben Affleck's 'Action Hero' Look for 'Armageddon'
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
Director Michael Bay wanted a certain "action hero" look for the protagonists of his blockbuster disaster movie Armageddon. So, he urged one of the stars, Ben Affleck, to get in Read more -
Keeping the Lid on Acid to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Feb. 26, 2022.
Enamel — that tough, outermost tooth layer — protects your teeth from all sorts of hazards, from bacterial attack to temperature extremes. But although the hardest substance in the human Read more -
Treating Small Enamel Cracks Could Help you Avoid a Dangerous Tooth Fracture
posted: Feb. 16, 2022.
Teeth can take a lot of force over a lifetime of biting and chewing, thanks to enamel, their outer layer made of the strongest substance in the human body. Unfortunately, Read more -
NSAIDs - Safe and Effective Drugs That Manage Post-Dental Work Discomfort
posted: Feb. 06, 2022.
There's a good chance you have an over-the-counter pain reliever in your medicine cabinet right now. They're handy for safely and effectively coping with mild to moderate pain, swelling or Read more -
You May Not Be an MMA Fighter Like Devin Clark, But You Might Still Be at Risk for Mouth Injury
posted: Jan. 27, 2022.
Mixed martial artists undoubtedly carry a greater risk for physical injury than the average person—just ask Devin Clark. The star fighter with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has had his Read more -
3 Common Causes for Chronic Dry Mouth and What You can do About It
posted: Jan. 17, 2022.
Like most people, you’ve no doubt experienced occasional dry mouth as when you’re thirsty or just waking from sleep. These are normal occurrences that usually don’t last long.But xerostomia or Read more