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How to Handle 3 Common Injuries to Your Child's Mouth
posted: Sep. 16, 2018.

Once they learn to walk, there's no stopping most children. Sometimes it can be a little jarring, as when you discover your toddler on top of the kitchen counter Read more
Jaw Pain Disorders Could be Related to Other Body Conditions
posted: Sep. 06, 2018.

As many as 36 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of chronic jaw pain. What’s more, many of these may also experience other painful conditions like Read more
Sleep Apnea Might be Robbing you of More than a Good Night's Sleep
posted: Aug. 27, 2018.

Fatigue, a “foggy” mind, and irritability are all signs you’re not getting enough sleep—and neither might your sleeping partner from your continuous snoring. You might have a common form Read more
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Aug. 17, 2018.

On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read more
With Proper Care, Partial Dentures are a Viable Tooth Replacement Option
posted: Aug. 07, 2018.

When you hear the word “dentures” you probably think of an appliance that replaces all the teeth on a dental arch. But there is another type: a removable partial Read more
Think Water First for Summer Thirst
posted: Jul. 28, 2018.

It’s easy to work up a thirst in the summer. You might be shooting hoops in the park, riding on a trail or playing volleyball on the beach. No Read more
Teenagers May Need a Temporary Tooth Replacement
posted: Jul. 18, 2018.

Losing a tooth affects not only your smile but your overall dental health too. A dental implant solves both issues: it replaces the whole tooth, including the root, to Read more
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Jul. 08, 2018.

Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more
Custom Oral Appliances Could Help Stop Sleep Apnea
posted: Jun. 28, 2018.

For millions of Americans, sleep apnea is a serious health condition. Not only can it impair your day-to-day living, you might be more susceptible to high blood pressure, heart Read more
Take Charge of Stress Management to Reduce Teeth Grinding Habits
posted: Jun. 18, 2018.

It’s hard to avoid stress in the 21st Century. We’re all bombarded with stressors, from work to family — even our smart phones! The problem really isn’t the stressors themselves Read more
There are Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure During Dental Visits
posted: Jun. 08, 2018.

There are a lot of opportunities to have your blood pressure checked: your doctor's office, of course; your local pharmacy; health fairs; and the dentist's office. The last one Read more
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: May 29, 2018.

Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read more
Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth
posted: May 19, 2018.

When your baby’s first teeth come in, you might not think it necessary yet to worry about tooth decay. But even infants can develop this common dental disease. In Read more
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
posted: May 09, 2018.

Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household? If Read more
Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery
posted: Apr. 29, 2018.

Dental implants are best known as restorations for single missing teeth. But there’s more to them than that—they can also be used to support and secure removable dentures or Read more
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Apr. 19, 2018.

Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more