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Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read more -
Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 03, 2021.
It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out. But vaping's recent link with certain Read more -
4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
posted: Feb. 11, 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 more -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read more -
Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
posted: Dec. 09, 2020.
In the midst of the current global pandemic, we're all focused on staying healthy and avoiding infection. For many, their first thought before resuming any regular activity is, “Will Read more -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Nov. 19, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read more -
Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 11, 2020.
Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable Read more -
A Shingles Outbreak Could Interrupt Your Dental Care
posted: Jul. 12, 2020.
A shingles outbreak can be painful and embarrassing. It could also interfere with many areas of your life—including your dental care. Known medically as herpes zoster, shingles is a viral Read more -
Why Gum Disease Could Affect More Than Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 13, 2020.
Do you know the top cause for adult tooth loss? If you guessed tooth decay, you’re close—but not quite. The same goes if you said accidents or teeth grinding. Read more -
Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
posted: Jan. 24, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Jan. 04, 2020.
Your teeth face a hostile environment populated by disease-causing bacteria. But your teeth also have some “armor” against these microscopic foes: enamel. This hard outer tooth layer forms a Read more -
"Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
posted: Aug. 27, 2019.
Although dental care has made incredible advances over the last century, the underlying approach to treating tooth decay has changed little. Today’s dentists treat a decayed tooth in much Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Aug. 07, 2019.
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 -
Taking a Trip Abroad? Do This to Protect Your Dental Health
posted: Jul. 18, 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 Read more -
What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
posted: Jun. 08, 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 -
Take Care of Your Gums, Take Care of Your Heart
posted: Feb. 08, 2019.
At this time of year, hearts are everywhere you look, so it's fitting that February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease, which Read more