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Troubling Data Says Smoking Marijuana Could Worsen Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.
It seems with each new election cycle another U.S. state legalizes marijuana use. It remains a flashpoint issue that intersects politics, law and morality, but there's another aspect that Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
posted: Oct. 23, 2021.
Performing for an awards show is a quite a feather in an entertainer's cap. So, up-and-coming country music star Carly Pearce was obviously excited when she gained a slot Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Osteoporosis Can Cause Complications For Some Types of Dental Work
posted: Oct. 13, 2021.
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day, putting the spotlight on this degenerative bone condition and the impact it has on millions of people. Not only does it significantly increase Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
posted: Oct. 03, 2021.
If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Ways Your Child's Dental Health Can Get Off to a Good Start This New School Year
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
If your kids are getting ready to start back with in-person school this year, you've no doubt began stocking up on new clothes and classroom supplies. Right before school Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Safely Remove a Loose Baby Tooth for a Happy Tooth Fairy Encounter
posted: Aug. 14, 2021.
Although Santa Claus has Christmas and the Easter Bunny has Easter, neither of these mythical characters has a day just for them (unless you count the Feast of Saint Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Aug. 04, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Jun. 25, 2021.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
posted: Jun. 05, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: May 26, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Tips to Make Mealtimes More Enjoyable With TMD
posted: May 06, 2021.
Dinnertime is a great opportunity to enjoy not only your meal, but also the company of friends and family. But a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can drain the pleasure Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Ways Alcohol Could Affect Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 26, 2021.
Fermented and distilled beverages have been a part of human culture for millennia. They help us celebrate the joys of life and the companionship of family and friends. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
posted: Apr. 16, 2021.
Although dental care is our primary focus, we dentists are also on the lookout for other health problems that may manifest in the mouth. That's why we're sometimes the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Apr. 06, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read moreCategory: Oral Health