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This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Jun. 15, 2022.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent of Read more -
Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
posted: Jun. 05, 2022.
The subject of allergies covers a wide swath in medicine. Among other things, people have allergic reactions to animal fur, various foods and plant pollen. The effects are equally wide-ranging, Read more -
Lasers Offer Great Promise For Future Gum Disease Treatment
posted: May 26, 2022.
Dentistry has become quite effective in the treatment of gum disease. That doesn't mean, though, that we've exhausted all the possibilities for further innovation. One avenue in particular shows great Read more -
4 Things You Can Do to Make Flossing Easier
posted: May 16, 2022.
Nothing is more devilishly delicious than hearing someone dish on some celebrity gossip—especially if the "disher" is intimately involved with the "dishee." Consider this juicy morsel: Singer Katy Perry revealed Read more -
Removable or Fixed: Choosing the Right Orthodontic Retainer for You
posted: May 06, 2022.
Anyone who's worn braces celebrates that day they finally come off. But while this marks the end of the actual teeth-straightening process, it's just the beginning of the next phase—wearing Read more -
There may be more to that Toothache that Suddenly Stops Aching
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.
If a pain you’ve been feeling goes away, you might believe the problem that caused it is gone too. But that doesn’t mean it has, especially with a tooth. An Read more -
Instill in Your Child the Daily Habit of Brushing and Flossing
posted: Apr. 16, 2022.
There are a lot of things we do without much conscious thought — habits we've developed over time. Some habits help streamline our lives for the good; others, though, hold Read more -
Want To Buy a Dental Crown? The King of Rock and Roll's Is Up for Sale
posted: Apr. 06, 2022.
Although Elvis Presley left us more than four decades ago, he still looms large over popular culture. It's not uncommon, then, for personal items like his guitars, his revolver collection Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue
posted: Mar. 27, 2022.
If you think gum disease only happens to the other guy (or gal), think again. If you’re over 30 you have a 50-50 chance for an infection. After 65 the Read more -
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Mar. 17, 2022.
Oral cancer is one of the more dangerous malignancies people face. But there are ways you can reduce your risk of this deadly disease through changes in lifestyle habits and Read more -
Implants Can Last a Long Time If You'll Do This to Maintain Them
posted: Mar. 07, 2022.
Dental implants have taken restorative dentistry by storm for a number of reasons: They're incredibly life-like; and their unique design allows them to function much like natural teeth. But perhaps Read more -
Like Johnny Manziel, You May Need an Oral Surgeon for a Major Dental Problem
posted: Feb. 25, 2022.
QB sensation Johnny Manziel has had a varied career in professional football. After playing two seasons for the NFL Cleveland Browns, he quarterbacked for a number of teams in the Read more -
Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an increased Read more -
Dentists Sometimes Use Additional Weapons in the Fight Against Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 05, 2022.
The term periodontal disease refers to bacterial infections that target the gums. These infections typically start as inflammatory responses to dental plaque, a bacterial biofilm collecting on tooth surfaces, especially Read more -
A Child's Damaged Tooth may require a Different Approach than an Adult's
posted: Jan. 26, 2022.
A traditional root canal procedure can be a “life-saver” for a decayed or injured tooth. But while it’s usually the best course for a damaged adult tooth, variations of the Read more -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Jan. 16, 2022.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen action Read more