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Tobacco: One Baseball Tradition We Can Do Without
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2020.
While sports like football, basketball and soccer have exploded in popularity over the last few decades, many Americans still have a soft spot for the granddaddy of them all:
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Category: Oral Health
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NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 22, 2020.
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was
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Category: Oral Health
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Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 12, 2020.
While your teeth and gums can take a lot, they still face dangers like dental disease. Your teeth are also affected by aging-related wear and tear.
And, something else could
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Category: Oral Health
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Stop Bite Problems Early With Interceptive Orthodontics
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 02, 2020.
Every year many parents learn their “tweenager” or teenager needs their bite corrected, often with specialized orthodontics. Imagine, though, if these families could go back in time to when
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Category: Dental Procedures
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4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 23, 2019.
Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease.
But
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 13, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent
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Category: Dental Procedures
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4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 03, 2019.
You can't separate your oral health from your overall health. What's beneficial for your body in general is usually beneficial for your teeth and gums.
Take the foods you eat:
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Category: Oral Health
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Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2019.
When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like
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Category: Oral Health
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For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 13, 2019.
There's a “file” on you at your dentist's office: Every visit you've made—from regular cleanings to major dental work—has been recorded, noted and preserved for posterity.
If that gives you
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Category: Oral Health
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How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 03, 2019.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting
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Category: Dental Procedures
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3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 24, 2019.
Your baby is turning one year old—and it's time for their first dental visit! Both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend your child
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Category: Dental Procedures
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How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 14, 2019.
$9.1 billion: That's how much we Americans spent in 2018 on Halloween festivities, according to the National Retail Federation. And a sizeable chunk of that was for candy—a whopping
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Category: Oral Health
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3 Reasons Why Correcting a Poor Bite Is Worthwhile at Any Age
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 04, 2019.
October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and the more than 18,000 members of the American Association of Orthodontists want you to know the importance of a good bite. Correcting
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Category: Dental Procedures
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How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 24, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 14, 2019.
It’s common for kids to be less than enthusiastic about visiting the dentist. For some, though, it’s even more of a challenge: A child with extreme anxiety and fear
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Category: Oral Health
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Watch Out for These Dental Health Issues as You Age
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 04, 2019.
One thing’s for sure: We’re all getting older. Here’s another sure thing: Aging doesn’t necessarily look the same on everyone. That one spry octogenarian lapping younger folks on the
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Category: Oral Health