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3 Things to Consider for Lowering Your Child's Risk for Cavities
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 17, 2016

From the moment your child's first tooth appears, usually between six and nine months, you need to be concerned about Early Childhood Caries (ECC). This particular form of tooth Read more
Category: Oral Health
How A Root Canal Can Save Your Damaged Tooth
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 07, 2016

If your tooth is already damaged beyond the point of a filling, don’t despair--it may still be possible to save your tooth. When a filling isn’t enough, a root canal Read more
Category: Dental Procedures, Oral Health
That Small Mouth Sore is Likely Nothing - but Still Have it Checked
Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 17, 2016

If you notice a small sore or a change in the appearance of the tissues inside your mouth, don’t panic. It’s likely a common, minor ailment that appears on Read more
Category: Oral Health
Be Sure Your Child has Access to Dental-Friendly Snacks at School
Author: Anonymous updated: May 18, 2016

While you do all you can to provide your child healthy meals and snacks at home, they still face tempting choices for unhealthy fare when they’re away. Unfortunately, their Read more
Category: Oral Health
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
Author: Anonymous updated: May 03, 2016

When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read more
Category: Oral Health
Signs You May Have Gum Disease
Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 19, 2016

Signs and symptoms you may have gum disease Do your gums bleed when you brush? Are you afraid you might have gum disease? You’re not alone because many people in the Read more
Category: Dental Procedures, Oral Health
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 25, 2016

A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth. The Read more
Category: Oral Health
Jaw Pain Disorders Could be Related to Other Body Conditions
Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 14, 2015

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
Category: Oral Health

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