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Tips on Encouraging Healthy Snacking While Your Child's at School
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
Good nutrition is essential for your child's developing teeth and gums as well as the rest of their body. You do what you can to provide them not just nutritious Read more -
How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
posted: Feb. 02, 2021.
We can't stop getting older or completely avoid many of the consequences that come with aging. Even so, there are things we can do to age more gracefully.That includes your Read more -
Don't Let Bad Breath Ruin Your Date Under the Mistletoe
posted: Dec. 04, 2020.
Most of us have no clue how the ancient holiday tradition of kissing under the mistletoe originated—but it sure doesn't stop us from keeping the tradition alive! Yet although eager Read more -
Want to Improve Your Athletic Performance? Try Tuning Up Your Dental Care
posted: Sep. 15, 2020.
After a long hiatus, school athletes are gearing up for another sports year. Given the pandemic, they may be modifying some of their usual habits and practices. But one thing Read more -
The Day After Labor Day: Renew Your Focus on Your Family's Oral Health
posted: Sep. 05, 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 day Read more -
Living with HIV includes Keeping a Close Watch on Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 18, 2020.
We’ve come a long way since the early 1980s when we first identified the HIV virus. Although approximately 35 million people worldwide (including a million Americans) now have the virus, Read more -
3 Things You Should Do to Avoid Harm From Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 18, 2020.
In the world of movies and television, the lead actors get the lion’s share of the credit. In reality, though, there wouldn’t be much of a show without the supporting Read more -
Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
posted: Dec. 30, 2019.
The mouth isn’t an island unto itself — problems there may be indicative of deeper physical or emotional issues. The condition of a family member’s teeth and gums, for example, Read more -
Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
posted: Dec. 10, 2019.
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move on Read more -
Keeping the Lid on Acid to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Sep. 01, 2019.
Enamel — that tough, outermost tooth layer — protects your teeth from all sorts of hazards, from bacterial attack to temperature extremes. But although the hardest substance in the human Read more -
Make Sure Your Kids' Teeth Are Ready for School
posted: Aug. 02, 2019.
With summer winding down, parents are turning their attention to their kids' upcoming school year. August is often a busy time for families rushing to buy school supplies and fresh Read more -
The Health of Your Mouth Could Affect the Rest of Your Body
posted: Apr. 04, 2019.
“No man is an island….” So wrote the poet John Donne four centuries ago. And while he meant the unity of humanity, the metaphor could equally apply to the interdependence Read more -
Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Habits and Avoid Bad Ones
posted: Feb. 03, 2019.
We all have habits: things we do every day often without consciously thinking. Some of them are good; some not so much. And many of them took root in childhood.That's Read more -
Saliva Performs Many Functions for Both Oral and General Health
posted: Jan. 04, 2019.
While oral hygiene, a nutritious diet and regular dental visits are all crucial to long-term oral health, these efforts complement what your body already does to keep your mouth healthy. Read more -
Can an App Help You Brush Your Teeth?
posted: Dec. 25, 2018.
If you’re the kind of person who can’t do without a smart phone, you’ve probably heard the expression “There’s an app for that!” These nifty little programs let you get Read more -
Have Teeth or Jaw Problems Checked Before Your Next Flight or Dive
posted: Nov. 05, 2018.
Among the “to-do” items on your pre-dive checklist like “Pack wetsuit” or “Fill scuba tanks,” be sure to add one other: “Check my dental health status.”While that may seem like Read more
