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You May Need Something Other Than Ointment to Clear up This Facial Rash
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.

During your latest dental cleaning and checkup, your dentist notices a skin rash around your mouth. You sigh—it’s been going on for some time. And every ointment you’ve tried Read more
How Implants Might Improve Bone Health With Dentures
posted: Dec. 04, 2019.

Think dental implants only replace individual teeth? Think again—this premier technology can also support other kinds of restorations to provide better stability and comfort. And, they also help improve Read more
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
posted: Nov. 24, 2019.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods Read more
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Nov. 14, 2019.

Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more
Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.

First the bad news: Those nightly hair-raising sounds are indeed coming from your child’s bedroom—from your child. It’s the result of them grinding their teeth while they sleep. But here’s Read more
Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
posted: Oct. 25, 2019.

You feel great about your new smile, thanks to dental implants! And you may also be feeling relief as the problems with your former teeth fade into the past. But Read more
It Takes Both You and Your Hygienist to Keep Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful
posted: Oct. 15, 2019.

To have a beautiful, healthy smile you’ll need to keep those pearly whites clean and plaque-free. Good dental hygiene, though, isn’t a solo act: It’s a duet best performed Read more
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Oct. 05, 2019.

As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read more
New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.

Although techniques and materials have changed, dentists still follow basic principles for treating tooth decay that date from the late 19th Century. And for good reason: They work. These Read more
Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
posted: Sep. 15, 2019.

Calling someone "long in the tooth" is an unflattering way of saying they're getting old. The phrase refers to the effects of gum recession, in which the gums pull Read more
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.

Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read more
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.

The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read more
Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.

Once upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a Read more
Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.

True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life. Although “baby” Read more
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.

There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent Read more
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.

The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read more