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I chipped a tooth. What can I do?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
You just crunched down on a piece of hard food when you suddenly realize there is something hard still in your mouth. Your nightmare is confirmed when you retrieve a
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How do I know if my gums are receding?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more
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Your Decayed Tooth Might Need a Different Kind of Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 08, 2021.
Advanced decay doesn't necessarily mean it's curtains for an infected tooth. Millions of teeth in that condition have been saved by a tried and true procedure called root canal
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Getting Ready for Winter
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 29, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
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Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush,
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Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it
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Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk!
Our teeth need
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Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 09, 2021.
Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries.
It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around
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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 29, 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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Make Brushing Teeth Fun!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
It’s understandable that kids would rather be playing outside or watching their favorite movie instead of doing a “boring” task like brushing their teeth. But there are ways to make
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When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Children’s oral health differs from the needs of adults in many ways. It’s vital for you to understand what your child needs to keep his or her teeth healthy. the
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Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 18, 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
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Treatment Options for TMD
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening
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