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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 09, 2021.

Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little Read more
CT Imaging Technology Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Dental Problems
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 30, 2021.

The mouth is a crowded place with nerves, blood vessels and sinus cavities sharing common space with the teeth and gums. Although important in their own right, these structures Read more
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 12, 2020.

We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read more
4 Dental Health Areas That Deserve Attention Before Getting Back to School
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 02, 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 Read more
You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 24, 2020.

While a relatively minor health issue, cracked mouth corners (medically known as angular cheilitis) can certainly be irritating. Fortunately, you don't have to live with it—we can help reduce Read more
This February, Show a Little Love to Both Your Heart and Your Gums
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 04, 2020.

It’s February and time for a little heart love. And not just the Valentine’s Day kind: February is also American Heart Month, when healthcare providers promote cardiovascular health. That 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
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
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 12, 2018.

Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured Read more
Get Your Vitamins the Natural Way for Optimum Dental Health
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 24, 2018.

Along with daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a balanced and nutritious diet is another key part of great oral health. The foods you eat can have a Read more
OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 15, 2018.

Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both Read more
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 04, 2017.

Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more
4 Things You Should be Doing to Maintain a Healthy Mouth
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 06, 2016.

Regular dental visits are an important part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But it’s what goes on between those visits — daily hygiene and care — that are Read more
Kids, Cats and Canines: Dental Development Through the Ages
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 15, 2016.

What do young saber tooth tigers, which have been extinct about 10,000 years, have in common with human kids today? At first glance, not a lot. Smilodon fatalis, the Read more