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Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 06, 2019.

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 Read more
Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 26, 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 Read more
Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 16, 2019.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it “one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th Century.” A new vaccine? A cure for Read more
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 06, 2019.

Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more
There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 27, 2019.

Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is Read more
FAQs About Dental Implants
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 23, 2019.

What's the most successful tooth replacement available today? By far, it's the dental implant. Surgically placed in-office by Dr. Geetha Sripathi at Elite Smiles in Morrisville, dental implants mimic real Read more
It Takes Both You and Your Hygienist to Keep Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 17, 2019.

To have a beautiful, healthy smile you’ll need to keep those pearly whites clean and plaque-free. Good dental hygiene, though, isn’t a solo act: It’s a duet best performed Read more
Your Quest for a Dental Implant Might Be Interrupted by Bone Loss
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 07, 2019.

Years ago, disease or trauma robbed you of one of your teeth. At the time you might have opted for an affordable solution, like a partial denture. But now Read more
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 27, 2019.

At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more
Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 17, 2019.

Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease Read more
Two Mouth and Face Pain Disorders and What You Can Do About Them
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 07, 2019.

Chronic pain affects the quality of life for an estimated 50 million adults in the U.S. alone. The American Chronic Pain Association designates September as “Pain Awareness Month” to Read more
Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 28, 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 more
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 18, 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 Read more
3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 08, 2019.

Roughly 75% of American adults are missing at least one tooth, mostly from disease, trauma or extraction for other dental reasons. A few missing teeth, though, never erupted in Read more
Jaw Joint Disorders may be Connected to Other Health Problems
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 29, 2019.

If you have chronic jaw pain, you may be one of an estimated 10 million Americans suffering from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). If so, it's quite possible you're also Read more
A Cleft Birth Defect Can Be Heartbreaking - but There Is Hope
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 19, 2019.

Every year, thousands of children are born with a cleft palate, cleft lip or a combination of both. The advocacy group AmeriFace promotes the month of July as National Read more