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You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth

posted: Aug. 27, 2019.

One of the key parts to an effective oral disease prevention plan is practicing daily oral hygiene to remove dental plaque. Both brushing and flossing are necessary for cleaning Read more

Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment

posted: Aug. 17, 2019.

As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read more

Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later

posted: Aug. 07, 2019.

True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life. Although “baby” Read more

If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities

posted: Jul. 28, 2019.

Tooth decay is a destructive oral disease, which along with periodontal (gum) disease is most responsible for tooth loss. And as you age, your disease risk goes up. One form Read more

This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is

posted: Jul. 18, 2019.

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 Read more

Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates

posted: Jul. 08, 2019.

When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read more

Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems

posted: Jun. 28, 2019.

While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem Read more

Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First

posted: Jun. 18, 2019.

Dental implants have soared in popularity thanks to their life-likeness, functionality and durability. But these prized qualities have also created an ironic downside—people are much more likely to replace Read more

Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth

posted: Jun. 08, 2019.

Every year U.S. dentists perform around 25 million root canal treatments and save countless teeth from the ravages of decay. But if you search "root canal" on the Internet, Read more

Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth

posted: May 29, 2019.

Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more

3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening

posted: May 19, 2019.

Teeth whitening or bleaching is one of the most affordable and least invasive ways of improving your smile. Although the effect fades with time, whitening can make dull and Read more

3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development

posted: May 09, 2019.

Tooth decay and developing bite problems could be major obstacles to your child's normal growth and development. Without good, preventive dental care at home and from the dentist, these Read more

To Detect Oral Cancer Early, See Your Dentist

posted: Apr. 29, 2019.

This month marks the 20th annual observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Last year, over 50,000 people in the US were diagnosed with oral cancer, and over 10,000 people Read more

Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out

posted: Apr. 19, 2019.

Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read more

If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth

posted: Apr. 09, 2019.

Untreated tooth decay can destroy your teeth; prompt action as soon as its diagnosed will help prevent that undesirable outcome. And even if decay has advanced into the tooth's Read more

Complex Mouth Conditions Call for Dental Specialties

posted: Mar. 30, 2019.

Hopefully, you’ve developed a long-term care relationship with your family dentist. Better known as a general dentist, these professionals are the central players in maintaining your oral health, and Read more

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