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How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Feb. 13, 2019.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more -
Replacing a Knocked-Out Tooth Quickly Increases its Survival Chances
posted: Feb. 03, 2019.
Mouth injuries in children and teens are more common than you might think: about one out of three boys and one out of four girls will have experienced an Read more -
Do You Need Antibiotics Before Having a Dental Procedure?
posted: Jan. 24, 2019.
Many people have questions about the proper use of antibiotics — especially today, as the overuse of these medications has become a concern. It isn’t necessary for most people Read more -
Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries
posted: Jan. 14, 2019.
Since boxers first began using them a century ago, athletic mouthguards are now standard safety equipment for most contact sports. Without them, dental injuries would skyrocket. But a recent study Read more -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Jan. 04, 2019.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read more -
New Year, New Smile
posted: Dec. 25, 2018.
As December brings the old year to a close, it’s a great time to set goals for the year to come. This might include a major life change, such Read more -
What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 15, 2018.
If there’s one essential tool for protecting your dental health, it’s the humble toothbrush. The basic manual brush with a long, slender handle and short-bristled head is still effective Read more -
Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
posted: Dec. 05, 2018.
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different. Calculus, Read more -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Nov. 25, 2018.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read more -
Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
posted: Nov. 15, 2018.
November is National Diabetes Month—a time to focus on a disease that affects more than 400 million people around the world. What does diabetes have to do with oral Read more -
4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
posted: Nov. 05, 2018.
The American Diabetes Association has declared November National Diabetes Month. If you or a loved one has diabetes, you may already know that diabetes puts you at greater risk Read more -
Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
posted: Oct. 26, 2018.
Tooth decay is a highly destructive dental disease, responsible along with periodontal (gum) disease for most adult tooth loss. And we become even more susceptible to it as we Read more -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Oct. 16, 2018.
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 more -
Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 06, 2018.
In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing Read more -
Paying Attention to Certain Factors Helps Ensure Successful Implant Outcomes
posted: Sep. 26, 2018.
Implants are highly regarded by both dentists and patients for their versatility and durability. But it’s their life-like appearance that “seals the deal” as the restoration of choice — Read more -
Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
posted: Sep. 16, 2018.
Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known Read more