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It's Time for Football! Is Your Favorite Player's Mouth Fully Protected?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 29, 2020
It's September—and that means football season is underway. Whether you're playing, spectating or managing a fantasy team, the action is about to ramp up. Unfortunately, increased “action” also includes
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Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 19, 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
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3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 30, 2020
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping
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Whatever Your Vacation Plans This Year, Don't Forget Teeth and Gum Care
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 31, 2020
COVID-19 containment restrictions could put a kink in many of our vacation plans this summer. With leisure air travel discouraged and popular attractions like Disney closed, this may be
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The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 01, 2020
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No
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Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 21, 2020
Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and
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4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 11, 2020
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they
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Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 12, 2020
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but
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Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 02, 2020
If you've undergone treatment for periodontal (gum) disease, you know how involved it can be. After several sessions of plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) removal, your swollen, red
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Take Positive Action with Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 13, 2020
As a parent you’re concerned with a number of issues involving your child’s health, not the least of which involves their teeth. One of the most common is thumb-sucking.
While
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It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 12, 2020
The Internet is truly amazing: It takes only a few seconds to tap into a vast store of knowledge to find information that once took people hours or days.
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4 Things to Do to Keep Your Child's Dental Development on Track
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 03, 2020
When you’re expecting a new baby, there’s a lot to prepare: outfitting the nursery, stocking up on diapers or choosing a pediatrician. It’s also not too early to consider
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Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 14, 2019
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of
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Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 24, 2019
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods
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Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 14, 2019
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it “one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th Century.” A new vaccine? A cure for
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Wearing a Retainer Will Protect Your New Smile After Braces
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 05, 2019
After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. But then you’re told you
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