Eating 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.
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WellnessToothpaste: It’s something most people use every day, but rarely give much thought to — except, perhaps, when choosing from among the dozens of brands that line the drugstore shelf.
Read Dental StoryTips to Prevent Cavities
WellnessCavities are little holes in teeth that can eventually cause big problems. They form when tooth-eroding acid attacks a tooth’s protective outer covering (enamel).
Read Dental StoryTooth Decay Prevention
WellnessTooth decay is often called the second most prevalent human disease, after the common cold. Without effective treatment (as was the case through most of history) it can lead to pain.
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WellnessIf you’re like most people, you probably learned how to brush as a child… and chances are, you haven’t thought about it much since then.
Read Dental StoryInterdental Cleaning Devices
WellnessAlmost everyone understands the importance of regular brushing and flossing to their oral health. You’ve heard it many times before, at office visits and checkups.
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WellnessYou always brush twice a day, avoid sugary snacks between meals, and go to the dentist regularly. Do you still have to floss your teeth?
Read Dental StoryUltrasonic Cleanings
WellnessAfter a thorough, professional tooth cleaning, you know that your teeth look brighter and feel fresher. But tooth cleaning isn’t just about appearances.
Read Dental StoryFluoride
WellnessFluoride is a mineral that is naturally present to some degree in both fresh and salt water sources. Its major dental benefit is that it is readily incorporated into the teeth’s mineral structure.
Read Dental StoryPeriodontal Flap Surgery
Oral SurgeryWhen advanced gum disease (periodontitis) develops, your teeth are in danger: At this stage, the ligaments and bone tissue that surround them are being destroyed, and you could even begin losing teeth!
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