The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to
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Do I lose my wisdom if I lose my wisdom teeth?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to
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Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with Read more -
Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every
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4 Things to Give Your Child a Head Start on Good Oral Health
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
From the time they're born, you do everything you can to help your children develop a healthy body. That should include their teeth and gums. It's not over-dramatizing to Read more -
Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark Read more -
Protect Your Teeth and Gums During Physical Activities
posted: May 23, 2021.
As part of his "New Frontier," President Kennedy greatly expanded the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Sixty years later, it's still going strong—now as the President's Council on Sports, Read more -
Veneers Could 'Turn Back the Clock' on Your Smile
posted: May 13, 2021.
There's a lot to like about porcelain veneers, especially as you get older. For one, they can be less expensive and invasive than other cosmetic restorations. More importantly, though, Read more -
Plan Your 'Smile Makeover' to Get the Most Satisfying Results
posted: May 03, 2021.
If you think your smile is beyond hope, you might be in for a happy surprise: Today's dental cosmetics can improve even the most forlorn dental situation. It could Read more -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more -
Acid Reflux Could Be Damaging Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
Your tooth enamel is often under assault from oral acid produced by bacteria and certain foods. Unless neutralized, acid can erode your enamel, and lead to destructive tooth decay. But Read more -
Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the Read more -
Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep? Your Dentist May Be Able to Help
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
If you live an average lifespan, you'll spend more than 200,000 hours in blissful slumber. It's not a waste, though: You absolutely need this much sleep to maintain optimum Read more -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted Read more -
Your Teen's Teeth May Not Be Ready for Veneers
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
Teenagers can have the same smile-disrupting tooth flaws as adults. But not all cosmetic treatments available to adults are appropriate for teenagers—at least not until they get a little Read more -
Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now. Some of Read more -
3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, Read more