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The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem

posted: Nov. 24, 2020.

Pain can tell you things. Not verbally, of course, as in, “Hey, your appendix is inflamed!” But the quality of your pain—dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, acute or Read more

A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth

posted: Nov. 14, 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 Read more

Don't Let Acid Reflux Disease Rob You of Your Teeth

posted: Nov. 04, 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 Read more

Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!

posted: Oct. 25, 2020.

This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read more

4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease

posted: Oct. 15, 2020.

Brushing and flossing daily, and dental visits at least twice a year: These are the essential things you should be doing to protect your teeth and gums against dental Read more

Implants Can Make It Easier to Restore Missing Teeth in Stages

posted: Oct. 05, 2020.

A fair number of people with total tooth loss have arrived at this point after a long history of dental issues. It's quite likely they've had a series of Read more

Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush

posted: Sep. 25, 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

Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate

posted: Sep. 15, 2020.

Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics. This summer Read more

Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth

posted: Sep. 05, 2020.

You might be noticing some changes as you get older: You're getting winded easier and you're wondering why book or magazine print has suddenly shrunk (it didn't). Perhaps you've Read more

Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth

posted: Aug. 26, 2020.

You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of Read more

These Digital Tools Increase the Success Rate of Dental Implants

posted: Aug. 16, 2020.

Nothing beats the form and function of a real tooth—but dental implants come pretty close. That's why they're tops among both dentists and patients for replacing missing teeth. Much of Read more

Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family

posted: Aug. 06, 2020.

If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read more

How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life

posted: Jul. 27, 2020.

As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more problems with our teeth Read more

Make Dental Care a Priority When You're Pregnant

posted: Jul. 17, 2020.

There are many health concerns when you’re pregnant. And not just for you — what you eat, how you sleep or what medications or supplements you’re taking all have Read more

This Oral Appliance Could Help Solve Your Sleep Apnea Problem

posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

Millions of people have obstructive sleep apnea—and some don’t even realize it. That’s because even though these airway-blocking episodes can occur several times a night, they may only last Read more

Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show

posted: Jun. 27, 2020.

To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read more