Diabetes & Oral Health
ConditionsDiabetes is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases that affect the body’s ability to process sugar. If you have diabetes, it is particularly important to maintain excellent oral health.
Read Dental StoryPregnancy, Hormones & Oral Health
WellnessYou probably know that many physical and emotional changes you will experience during pregnancy result from an increase in the levels of certain hormones.
Read Dental StoryOral Piercings
WellnessAt the present time, oral piercings such as tongue bolts, cheek studs, and lip rings seem to be in vogue among a certain number of young people.
Read Dental StoryAging & Dental Health
WellnessToday, Americans are not only living longer — we’re also retaining our natural teeth longer than ever before. But this rosy picture isn’t free of thorns.
Read Dental StoryBlood Pressure Medications & Your Gums
WellnessBefore prescribing any medications — even lifesaving ones, such as those used to reduce blood pressure or prevent epileptic seizures — your health care professionals carefully weigh the benefits a drug offers.
Read Dental StoryGeographic Tongue
ConditionsGeographic tongue is characterized by harmless lesions, or patches, that can suddenly materialize on the tongue’s top surface.
Read Dental StoryOral Hygiene for Kids
WellnessTeeth can last a lifetime if you take care of them right — and the best time to start is just as soon as they begin appearing. By establishing good oral hygiene routines for your children right from the start
Read Dental StoryStress & Oral Habits
ConditionsTeeth grinding and clenching are common habits, but that doesn’t mean they are harmless. Stresses from the powerful forces generated by grinding and clenching can wear down teeth or even loosen them.
Read Dental StoryEating Disorders & Oral Health
ConditionsMillions of people in the United States, particularly teenage girls and young women, suffer from health-threatening eating disorders, and dentists are often the first to spot the signs.
Read Dental StoryMouth Rinses
WellnessNumerous studies have shown that using an appropriate mouth rinse, in conjunction with regular brushing and flossing, is an easy and effective way for you to improve your overall oral health.
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