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A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
updated: Oct. 02, 2021
If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
updated: Jul. 24, 2021
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Disease Could Impact More Than Your Oral Health
updated: Jun. 24, 2021
Preventing periodontal (gum) disease not only preserves your teeth and gums, it might also benefit the rest of your health. There's growing evidence that gum disease has links to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Acid Reflux Could Be Damaging Your Teeth
updated: Mar. 26, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
updated: Dec. 26, 2020
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Boost Your Dental Health With Soon-To-Expire FSA Funds
updated: Dec. 06, 2020
If you're among the estimated 14 million families with a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), New Year's Eve has an added meaning—that's typically the deadline for using any current Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
updated: Nov. 16, 2020
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Shingles Outbreak Could Interrupt Your Dental Care
updated: Jul. 29, 2020
A shingles outbreak can be painful and embarrassing. It could also interfere with many areas of your life—including your dental care. Known medically as herpes zoster, shingles is a viral Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
updated: Jun. 09, 2020
It's National Dairy Month and time to pay tribute to the aurochs, those shaggy creatures who once roamed the Fertile Crescent until people began domesticating them about 8,000 years Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life
updated: May 20, 2020
Entering your “sunset” years doesn't mean you're washed up—you still have a lot to offer the world. That's why the theme for this May's Older Americans Month (sponsored by Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
With Outdoor Sports (Hopefully) Poised to Begin, Be Prepared for Oral Injuries
updated: May 10, 2020
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May, sponsored by the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, is a fitting time to encourage us to play sports. Many Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
updated: Feb. 10, 2020
Vaping, the use of an electronic cigarette or E-cigarette, has exploded in popularity over the last few years. But although touted by proponents as a cleaner and healthier alternative Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
updated: Dec. 02, 2019
As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
updated: Oct. 23, 2019
Most of us have encountered something hot that’s burned or scalded the inside of our mouth—not a pleasant feeling. But what if you have a similar burning sensation without Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things to Give Your Child a Head Start on Good Oral Health
updated: Sep. 23, 2019
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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Make Sure Your Kids' Teeth Are Ready for School
updated: Aug. 04, 2019
With summer winding down, parents are turning their attention to their kids' upcoming school year. August is often a busy time for families rushing to buy school supplies and Read moreCategory: Oral Health