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That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.
Pain is the body’s warning system: It tells us something is wrong. And depending on the location and intensity of the pain, it can give us vital clues about
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Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.
Among dental restorations, implants are the closest prosthetic we have to real teeth. They not only replace the visible crown, but the titanium post imbedded in the jawbone adequately
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3 Ways to Protect Your Teeth in the Great Outdoors
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 27, 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
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Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear
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Taking a Trip Abroad? Do This to Protect Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 07, 2019.
With summer vacation season in full swing, you and your family might be planning a trip away from home, maybe even far from home. If you’re vacationing out of
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Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.
Most dental problems arise from tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But they aren't the only source of danger to your teeth—gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) could be just as
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Wisdom Teeth and What to Do About Them
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 17, 2019.
As Spring turns to Summer, millions of students will depart high school in the time-honored rite of passage called graduation. At the same time, quite a few of these
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Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 07, 2019.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the
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You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 28, 2019.
There's no doubt treating dental problems can improve your health. But because the mouth is among the most sensitive areas of the body, many dental procedures can be potentially
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A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 18, 2019.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's
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Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2019.
Even with modern prevention and treatment advances, losing teeth in later life is still a sad but common part of human experience. Just as generations have before, many today
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Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 28, 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
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If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 18, 2019.
Untreated tooth decay can destroy your teeth; prompt action as soon as its diagnosed will help prevent that undesirable outcome. And even if decay has advanced into the tooth's
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Transforming Your Smile with Veneers, Step by Step
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 08, 2019.
Dental veneers are a great way to transform a smile without the expense or effort often required of other restorations. These thin layers of dental material adhere to the
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3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.
Do you grind your teeth? If you're not sure, ask your family—sometimes the sound of teeth grinding against teeth might make enough noise to be keeping them up at
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NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 19, 2019.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While
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