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Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 24, 2020.
Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It
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Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2020.
Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses
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Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 04, 2020.
If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it
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A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 24, 2020.
Before implants, people often turned to a removable appliance to replace multiple missing teeth. Known as a removable partial denture (RPD), this appliance could restore both appearance and function
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Don't Let Acid Reflux Disease Rob You of Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 14, 2020.
Heartburn is a big problem: Each year we Americans spend around $10 billion on antacid products, twice as much as for over-the-counter pain relievers. It's an even bigger problem
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What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 04, 2020.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the
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Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 25, 2020.
A full night's sleep isn't a luxury—we all need it for a healthy mind and body. But 50-70 million people in the U.S. aren't getting enough sleep because of
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Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 15, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in
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Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 05, 2020.
Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways
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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 25, 2020.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may
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The Day After Labor Day: Renew Your Focus on Your Family's Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 15, 2020.
Officially, Labor Day honors the contributions of America's working men and women. Unofficially, the long holiday weekend in early September marks the end of the laid-back summer season. The
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Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 05, 2020.
Do you remember when one of your baby teeth began to wiggle? You knew it wouldn't be long before it came out, followed by a little something from the
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2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 26, 2020.
While retainers are often viewed as a nuisance, they’re crucial to protect the gains made with bite correction. Without them, all of the progress achieved through braces or clear
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What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 16, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals
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Mouth Breathing Can Lead to Serious Oral Problems, Especially for Children
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 06, 2020.
It's normal for people to breathe through their nose. And for good reason: Nasal breathing filters contaminants, warms and humidifies incoming air, and helps generate beneficial nitric oxide. Chronic
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Have Fun This Summer But Play it Safe for Your Dental Health's Sake
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 27, 2020.
As summer reaches its apex here in the western hemisphere, warmer weather beckons many of us out of doors. And there's plenty of fun to be had, from hiking
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