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Boost Your Dental Health With Soon-To-Expire FSA Funds
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
If you're among the estimated 14 million families with a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), New Year's Eve has an added meaning—that's typically the deadline for using any current year Read more -
Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
Your sweet, happy baby has suddenly become a gnawing, drooling bundle of irritation. Don't worry, though, no one has switched babies on you. Your child is teething.For most children, their Read more -
Creating an Emergency Dental Plan
posted: Nov. 24, 2020.
A dental emergency can be both stressful and painful. The situation can become even more worrisome if the emergency occurs after hours when the dentist’s office is closed. The good Read more -
Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar passed Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should be. Read more -
How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
Dentists and oral surgeons remove millions of teeth every year, most without any adverse aftereffects. But about 2% of patients experience a dry socket, a condition that, although not dangerous Read more -
Reduce Sugar Consumption - for a Healthier Mouth and Body
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
Tooth decay doesn't appear out of nowhere. It begins with bacteria, which produce acid that softens and erodes tooth enamel. Without adequate enamel protection, cavities can develop.So, one of our Read more -
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
posted: Oct. 06, 2020.
Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses into Read more -
Need an Effective but Affordable Tooth Replacement? Look at a Flexible RPD
posted: Sep. 26, 2020.
People with missing teeth have more replacement options than ever before, including the ever popular but often more expensive dental implant. But there has also been an expansion of choice Read more -
Take Positive Action with Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
posted: Sep. 16, 2020.
As a parent you’re concerned with a number of issues involving your child’s health, not the least of which involves their teeth. One of the most common is thumb-sucking.While later Read more -
Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
posted: Sep. 06, 2020.
E-cigarettes have taken the world by storm, especially among younger adults. The reason: the widespread perception that “vaping” is healthier than smoking tobacco.But a deeper look at this wildly popular Read more -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Aug. 27, 2020.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the Read more -
Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
posted: Aug. 17, 2020.
Your teeth are sound and healthy—but appearance-wise, they're nothing to write home about. It's nothing major: a chip, some heavy staining or perhaps a slight gap between the front teeth. Read more -
Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
posted: Aug. 07, 2020.
"The Dog Days of summer" once referred to the rise of Sirius (the "Dog Star") with the morning sun during the month of August. Today, however, the term has more Read more -
Things you Should Know about Oral Cancer
posted: Jul. 28, 2020.
Last year, over 1.5 million people heard the words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” While only a small portion of those — about three percent — were Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jul. 18, 2020.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV Read more