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Eating Disorders May Contribute to Damaged Teeth and Gums
posted: Apr. 25, 2022.
While most dental problems are caused by disease or trauma, sometimes the root problem is psychological. Such is the case with bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder that could contribute to Read more -
If You're Caring For an Older Adult, Make Their Oral Health a Top Priority
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.
Most of us care for our teeth without much assistance, save from our dentist. But that can change as we get older. A senior adult sometimes needs the help of Read more -
4 Reasons why Quitting Chewing Tobacco is Good for Your Oral Health
posted: Oct. 27, 2021.
Chewing tobacco is as much a part of our sports culture as the national anthem. What once began as an early 20th Century baseball player method for keeping their mouths Read more -
Treating Gum Disease may Require Invasive Procedures
posted: Sep. 17, 2021.
Periodontal (gum) disease causes more than simple gum swelling—this bacterial infection can harm and destroy your teeth’s supporting structures, including the bone. Its aggressiveness sometimes requires equally aggressive treatment.Gum disease Read more -
Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
posted: Jan. 28, 2021.
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all Read more -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Jan. 08, 2021.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read more -
This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
posted: Dec. 29, 2020.
If you're intrigued by the strange and bizarre, here's one to pique your interest: geographic tongue. It's a rare condition that causes the appearance of red patches on the Read more -
4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy Read more -
4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
posted: Oct. 18, 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 -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Aug. 09, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read more -
Don't Let an Eating Disorder Wreck Oral Health
posted: Apr. 01, 2020.
Eating disorders cause more than psychological harm. The binge-purge cycle of bulimia or the self-starvation patterns of anorexia can also injure the physical body, especially the mouth. For example, nine Read more -
That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
posted: Nov. 13, 2019.
Most of us have encountered something hot that’s burned or scalded the inside of our mouth—not a pleasant feeling. But what if you have a similar burning sensation without Read more -
The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health
posted: Oct. 24, 2019.
While the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation have contributed to rising cancer survival rates, they can still have an adverse effect on the rest of the body. That includes Read more -
4 Ways Dairy Can Boost Oral Health
posted: Jun. 06, 2019.
Dairy foods have played a role in human diets for thousands of years. More than one kid—whether millennia ago on the Mesopotamian plains or today in an American suburb—has Read more -
Taking Care of Oral Health Crucial to Quality of Life for HIV Positive Patients
posted: Jan. 07, 2019.
In the early Eighties, dentists began noticing symptoms among a few patients that indicated something far more serious. They were, in fact, among the first healthcare providers to recognize Read more -
Oral Health Concerns for Preteens
posted: Sep. 19, 2018.
As if the preteen years didn’t give kids and their parents enough to think about, new oral health concerns loom on the horizon. Along with major changes to the Read more