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Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
updated: Jan. 13, 2020
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
updated: Jan. 03, 2020
There's a burning sensation in your mouth even though you haven't had anything hot to eat or drink. It's an experience you've had for years, often accompanied by mouth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
updated: Dec. 24, 2019
Osteoporosis is a major health condition affecting millions of people, mostly women over 50. The disease weakens bone strength to the point that a minor fall or even coughing Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
updated: Nov. 14, 2019
If you ever get out of the habit of daily brushing and flossing, you’re setting yourself up for dental disease. Neglecting oral hygiene allows bacterial plaque to build up Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
updated: Nov. 04, 2019
Most of us have encountered something hot that’s burned or scalded the inside of our mouth—not a pleasant feeling. But what if you have a similar burning sensation without Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What You Should Do to Protect an Older Loved One's Dental Health
updated: Oct. 15, 2019
If you're the principal caregiver for an older person, you may have already faced age-related health challenges with them. Good preventive care, however, can ease the impact of health Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Vitamins Can Help Keep Your Oral Health in Top Shape
updated: Oct. 05, 2019
Vitamins play a key role in your body’s health, including your teeth and gums. A vitamin-deficient diet is an invitation to all sorts of disease. But what are vitamins? Although Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
updated: Sep. 15, 2019
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
updated: Sep. 05, 2019
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to talk with your dentist about it. It could be your chronic sinus problems stem from a deeply decayed or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Reducing Tooth Sensitivity will Depend on the Cause
updated: Aug. 26, 2019
If you're one of over 30% of Americans who wince in pain when eating and drinking certain foods and beverages, you may have tooth sensitivity. Although there are a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease
updated: Aug. 16, 2019
In many parts of the country, summer is often a synonym for "blast furnace" and can be downright hot and miserable. If you find yourself in such a climate, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
updated: Aug. 06, 2019
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Tips for Minimizing Enamel Erosion from Sports Drinks
updated: Jul. 27, 2019
Sports drinks have been widely touted as an ideal way to replenish carbohydrates, electrolytes and, of course, fluids after a strenuous event or workout. But the mixtures of many Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Ways to Protect Your Teeth in the Great Outdoors
updated: Jul. 07, 2019
It’s July—and that means it’s National Park and Recreation Month! If you’re like a lot of families, you might already be planning a trip to one of the nation’s Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You can do to Slow Tooth Wear
updated: May 28, 2019
Unlike our primitive ancestors, our teeth have it relatively easy. Human diets today are much more refined than their counterparts from thousands of years ago. Ancient teeth recovered from Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
updated: May 18, 2019
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read moreCategory: Oral Health