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4 Dental Health Areas That Deserve Attention Before Getting Back to School
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.
The final quarter of the 2019-2020 academic year was like no other in modern history. Because of COVID-19, U.S. schools and colleges lay dormant as millions of students carried
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Category: Oral Health
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Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
The amount of sugar your child consumes has a huge bearing on their tooth decay risk: The more they take in, the higher it is for this destructive disease.
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Category: Oral Health
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Whatever Your Vacation Plans This Year, Don't Forget Teeth and Gum Care
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
COVID-19 containment restrictions could put a kink in many of our vacation plans this summer. With leisure air travel discouraged and popular attractions like Disney closed, this may be
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Category: Oral Health
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Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.
Tooth decay is one of two dental diseases most responsible for tooth loss (gum disease being the other). In the absence of treatment, what starts as a hole or
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Category: Oral Health
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J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Common Sense Approach to Managing Your Dental Care Costs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
It's a sad fact: Many people postpone needed dental treatment because of their finances. There's no doubt that treatments for many tooth and gum problems can be expensive. But
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Category: Oral Health
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If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.
Millions of microorganisms call your mouth home—and while most are friendly, some are not. An invasive procedure like implant surgery can disrupt the mouth's soft tissues and allow disease-causing
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Category: Dental Procedures
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With Outdoor Sports (Hopefully) Poised to Begin, Be Prepared for Oral Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 22, 2020.
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May, sponsored by the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, is a fitting time to encourage us to play sports. Many
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Category: Oral Health
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NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 12, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While
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Category: Oral Health
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The Graduation Season is the Perfect Time to Review Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 02, 2020.
The month of May blossoms annually with commencement ceremonies honoring students graduating from high schools, colleges and universities. For each graduate, the occasion represents a major milestone along their
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Category: Oral Health
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These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.
Porcelain veneers have been used for several decades to enhance a dental patient's smile. These thin wafers of color-matched dental porcelain are bonded to the visible surface of teeth
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.
Installing dental implants involves more than the mechanics of placing them into the jawbone. Ultimate success — a natural and beautiful smile — requires painstaking attention to detail and
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking by Age 4
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.
There's something universal about thumb sucking: nearly all babies do it, and nearly all parents worry about it. While most such worries are unfounded, you should be concerned if
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Category: Oral Health
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Stop Bite Problems Early With Interceptive Orthodontics
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 13, 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