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Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Jun. 04, 2018.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more -
Diabetics with Gum Disease Benefit from Coordinating Treatment for Both
posted: May 25, 2018.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you probably already know you’re in danger of eventual tooth and bone loss if the infection isn’t brought under control. But if you Read more -
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
posted: May 15, 2018.
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household? If Read more -
Certain Mouth Rashes Don't Respond to Topical Steroid Treatments
posted: May 05, 2018.
You've been treating a persistent rash around your mouth with medicated ointments, but it's not going away. The problem may be the ointment — it could actually be sustaining Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Apr. 25, 2018.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more -
Not Crazy about Flossing? Try a Water Flosser
posted: Apr. 15, 2018.
The most important part of dental health maintenance isn’t what your dentist does—it’s what you do every day when you brush and floss your teeth. And all you really Read more -
Local Anesthesia Eliminates Pain Completely During Dental Work
posted: Mar. 31, 2018.
Your teeth and gums are filled with nerves that make the mouth one of the most sensitive areas in the body. But thanks to local anesthesia, you won't feel Read more -
Irritating Cold Sore Outbreaks can be Controlled Through Medication
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
Although normally benign, a cold sore outbreak can be irritating and embarrassing. Understanding why they occur is the first step to minimizing outbreaks. The typical cold sore (also known as Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Mar. 01, 2018.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more -
Dentures Require Planning and Attention to Detail to Look Natural
posted: Feb. 14, 2018.
Twenty-six percent of American adults between 65 and 74 have lost all their teeth to dental disease. This isn’t an appearance problem only—lack of teeth can also harm nutrition Read more -
Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
posted: Jan. 30, 2018.
Over the last century and a half millions of people have had a tooth cavity filled with “silver” amalgam. Perhaps you’re one of them. The use of this effective Read more -
New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep
posted: Jan. 15, 2018.
Did you make any New Year's resolutions this year? For many of us, these pledges reflect a sincere desire for self-improvement—whether it's in terms of our career, our personal Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Jan. 07, 2018.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read more -
Living with HIV includes Keeping a Close Watch on Your Oral Health
posted: Dec. 23, 2017.
We’ve come a long way since the early 1980s when we first identified the HIV virus. Although approximately 35 million people worldwide (including a million Americans) now have the Read more -
Use These Techniques to Enjoy Healthy Foods Even with a Jaw Joint Disorder
posted: Dec. 08, 2017.
We don’t often think about it, but eating is a multi-staged process. It starts, of course, with food that’s hopefully high in nutritional value. But you also need coordinated Read more -
RPDs Offer Another Tooth Replacement Option for those on a Tight Budget
posted: Nov. 23, 2017.
Durable as well as life-like, dental implants are by far the preferred method for replacing missing teeth. But they can be costly and, although not as much, so can Read more