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Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
posted: Oct. 31, 2021.
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read more -
Both Tooth Decay or Gum Disease Could Become Something Far Worse
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.
While mouth pain can certainly get your attention, what exactly hurts may be difficult to identify. It might seem to emanate from a single tooth, or a group of Read more -
Should You Take an Antibiotic Before Implant Surgery?
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
Although getting an implant requires surgery, it's usually a minor affair. Chances are good that after just a few days recuperation you'll be back completely to your normal activities. But Read more -
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more -
Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
If you've decided on a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you've made a great choice. Implants are a big favorite of both dentists and patients, not only Read more -
Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked Read more -
Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
Not all toothaches are alike: Some are sharp and last only a second or two; others throb continuously. You might feel the pain in one tooth, or it could Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read more -
3 Dental Problems That Could Be Causing Excessive Dental Wear
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
If you do the right things—keep your teeth clean, see the dentist regularly, and eat a "tooth-friendly" diet—you stand a good chance of having healthy teeth and gums later Read more -
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a Read more -
4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
You can't separate your oral health from your overall health. What's beneficial for your body in general is usually beneficial for your teeth and gums. Take the foods you eat: Read more -
Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Read more -
This Fourth of July, Declare Your Freedom From Dental Disease
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
Every Fourth of July, we Americans celebrate the day we declared ourselves an independent nation. Amid the fireworks and cookouts, it's also a time for renewing our commitment to Read more -
Give Your Child the 'Gift' of a Lifetime of Great Oral Health
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Do you want to give your child something that will benefit them the rest of their life? Then give them the gift of healthy teeth and gums. Such a gift Read more -
How Cheese and Other Dairy Contribute to Healthier Teeth and a More Photogenic Smile
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
Here's a bit of magic: Hold your smart phone camera in front of someone and say, "Cheese!" More times than not, they'll break into a smile. No one knows Read more -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more