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How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your Special Needs Child
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 29, 2021.
Preventing tooth decay from developing in your child's teeth requires a strong commitment to daily oral hygiene. But if you have a child with a chronic physical or behavioral
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What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 30, 2021.
The big day finally arrives when your braces come off. And there it is—your new, beautiful, straight smile! But on closer inspection you notice something else: tiny white spots
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Safely Remove a Loose Baby Tooth for a Happy Tooth Fairy Encounter
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 20, 2021.
Although Santa Claus has Christmas and the Easter Bunny has Easter, neither of these mythical characters has a day just for them (unless you count the Feast of Saint
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See How Well You're Removing Plaque With a Disclosing Agent
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 11, 2021.
You've just finished your daily brushing and flossing. How did you do? Swiping your tongue across your teeth can generally tell you: It's a good sign if it glides
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Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 01, 2021.
There are many things to be concerned about with your infant. Thumb sucking shouldn't be one of them—at least not yet. Practically universal among young children, the habit normally
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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 21, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may
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What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 11, 2021.
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of
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What You Can Do To Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 01, 2021.
So, when should you begin taking measures to prevent tooth decay in your child's teeth? When their teeth first begin to show? When all of their primary (baby) teeth
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5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 22, 2021.
While your dentist plays an important role in keeping things inside your mouth healthy, what you do every day often makes the biggest difference. Here are 5 routine things
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See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 22, 2021.
Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your
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Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.
By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they may have only a handful of primary teeth. So, should you schedule their first dental visit or wait until
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4 Tips for Improving Daily Brushing and Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.
Two important practices boost your protection from dental disease: twice-a-year dental visits; and daily brushing and flossing. Of the two, that second one could be the most important.
Personal oral
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Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.
We all benefit from regular dental care, regardless of our state of oral health. But if you've experienced periodontal (gum) disease, those regular dental visits are even more important
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Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 09, 2020.
In the midst of the current global pandemic, we're all focused on staying healthy and avoiding infection. For many, their first thought before resuming any regular activity is, “Will
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New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated
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If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 30, 2020.
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not
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