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4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 28, 2021
If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put
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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 19, 2021
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little
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A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 21, 2021
Narcotics have long played an important role in easing severe pain caused by disease, trauma or treatment. Healthcare professionals, including dentists, continue to prescribe them as a matter of
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Here's to Healthy Smiles in 2021!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 30, 2021
A New Year's resolution can be just about anything, from losing weight to visiting every major league baseball park. But a resolution you're more likely to keep ought to
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Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 20, 2021
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
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Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 31, 2020
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
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4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 20, 2020
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in
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Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 29, 2020
After years of research, we're confident in saying that brushing and flossing daily are essential for maintaining a healthy mouth. A mere five minutes a day performing these tasks
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How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 21, 2020
As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more problems with our teeth
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Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 11, 2020
Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other
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4 Supposed Health Dangers in Dental Care That Aren't Dangerous
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 02, 2020
Holistic medicine aims to provide healthcare for the “whole” person. While it's a worthy approach, the term has also been used to advance ideas, including in dentistry, at odds
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Chronic Mouth Breathing Could Create Conditions for a Poor Bite
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 04, 2019
Breathing: You hardly notice it unless you're consciously focused on it—or something's stopping it!
So, take a few seconds and pay attention to your breathing. Then ask yourself this question—are
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More Than Indigestion: How Acid Reflux Could Harm Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 24, 2019
Your stomach is just one big processing plant: Incoming food is broken down into individual nutrients that are then absorbed into the body. The main food "de-constructor" for this
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The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 15, 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
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Four Reasons Why Your Gums Deserve Your Care
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 15, 2019
While teeth often seem to be the main focus of dental care, there’s another part of your mouth that deserves almost as much attention—your gums. Neglect them and you
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Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 07, 2019
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both
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