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Five Facts About Toothpaste
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 15, 2013.

Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, people have used mixtures of various substances in pursuit of a single goal: cleaning their teeth effectively. Today, even with a glut Read more
Cleaning Dental Implants: How to Protect Your Investment
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 07, 2013.

If you have a dental implant, you have already discovered how lifelike and comfortable this type of tooth-replacement option can be. In fact, you may not even really be Read more
Know the Causes and Treatments for Chronic Dry Mouth
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 30, 2013.

You hardly notice the moist environment of your mouth — unless it becomes uncomfortably dry. Some instances of dry mouth are quite normal — when you first wake in Read more
Protect Your Enamel From the Damaging Effects of Acid
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 22, 2013.

One of your teeth's best defenses against tooth decay is its hard, outer layer made of a mineral-rich substance known as enamel. This great protector, however, has an enemy Read more
Tooth Pain During Pressure Changes Could Be Warning of a Bigger Problem
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 14, 2013.

People who fly or scuba dive know firsthand how changes in atmospheric pressure can affect the body: as minor as a popping in the ears, or as life-threatening as Read more
Making the Right Choices With Removable Partial Dentures
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 11, 2013.

Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are a common replacement option for multiple lost teeth. However, they're not the best long-term option; in fact, one particular type of RPD could be Read more
Loose Dentures - No More
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 03, 2013.

The image of Grandma and Grandpa taking out their dentures every night and placing them in a glass of water by the bed is still a reality for a Read more
Root Planing Removes Dangerous Plaque and Tartar Your Tooth Brush Can't
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 25, 2013.

While periodontal disease can take on a variety of forms, most are caused by a thin layer of bacterial plaque called biofilm. This layer of plaque will form every Read more
Advanced Periodontal Disease Requires an Aggressive Treatment Strategy
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 17, 2013.

Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in the supporting structures around the teeth, including the gums and bone, as well as the ligaments that join these structures Read more
Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer With a Healthy Whole Food Diet
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 09, 2013.

While genetics certainly plays a role in a person's susceptibility to various forms of cancer (including oral cancer), there are lifestyle factors that also play a role. In the case Read more
What Causes Dental Discomfort?
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 06, 2013.

Nothing ruins a thirst-quenching cold beverage or a dish of your favorite ice cream like a sudden pang of tooth sensitivity. If you're experiencing this problem — and especially Read more
Test Your Knowledge: Dentures
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 29, 2013.

Think you already know all about dentures? Answer the following questions, and see whether your understanding of false teeth is more true than false. True or False: About one-quarter of Read more
Help Teens Maintain Good Oral Health
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 22, 2013.

Kids do lots of changing in the teen years, as bodies and minds begin the process of becoming more “grown up.” By now, parental reminders to brush teeth and Read more
Five Reasons to Whiten your Teeth
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 14, 2013.

Nothing conveys confidence quite like a bright, white smile. Unfortunately, not all smiles are created equal. And, some smiles are much whiter than others. Whether your teeth have become Read more
What's Your Crown Made Of?
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 06, 2013.

Like the ones worn by kings and queens of old, dental crowns were traditionally made of that most “royal” of metals: solid gold. This style of crown is still Read more
Treating Kids' Sports-Related Dental Injuries
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 29, 2013.

They work hard, and put in lots of time on the field and at home. They learn the rules of the game — as well as the unwritten rules Read more

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