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Keeping the Lid on Acid to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Dec. 11, 2014.
Enamel — that tough, outermost tooth layer — protects your teeth from all sorts of hazards, from bacterial attack to temperature extremes. But although the hardest substance in the human Read more -
Television Host Nancy O'Dell Provides Advice for New Mothers
posted: Nov. 26, 2014.
When her daughter Ashby was born in 2007, Nancy O'Dell was overjoyed; but she found the experience of pregnancy to be anxiety-provoking. O'Dell is host of the popular entertainment news Read more -
Patients on Blood Thinners Require Precautions Before and During Oral Surgery
posted: Nov. 11, 2014.
The proliferation of drugs to treat all manner of diseases and conditions has heightened concerns not only about general side effects, but also how a particular drug may affect treatments Read more -
Baseball and Braces: Joe Girardi's Bargain
posted: Oct. 27, 2014.
Sometimes, we all need a bit of prompting to do what's good for us. When Serena Girardi, the 10-year-old daughter of New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, needed to have Read more -
Certain Treatments for Osteoporosis Could Complicate Oral Surgery
posted: Oct. 09, 2014.
Although periodontal (gum) disease is the most common cause of bone loss in the mouth, women at or past menopause face another condition that could cause complications with their oral Read more -
Olivia Newton-John Learned Healthy Oral Habits From Mom
posted: Sep. 23, 2014.
Olivia Newton-John, now in her early 60's, is still a fresh-faced picture of health — with a radiant smile to match. How does she do it? She does it with Read more -
Acute Tooth Pain may be Signaling Your Need for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Sep. 08, 2014.
We now have amazing therapies to replace lost teeth with life-like replicas that look and perform like real teeth. But for oral health in general it’s still better to save Read more -
Meet Brady Reiter and You'll Believe in the Tooth Fairy!
posted: Aug. 29, 2014.
The Tooth Fairy has been easing the process of losing baby teeth for hundreds of years — at least 500 years according to one authority on the subject. Her name Read more -
Warning: Sugar Can Be Dangerous to your Health
posted: Aug. 14, 2014.
Look around and you’ll find warning labels on lots of household items: alcoholic beverages, drain uncloggers, pesticides and pool toys (not to mention cigarettes and chainsaws). Now, California lawmakers are Read more -
Actress Florence Henderson Shares Her Secrets for Keeping Your Natural Teeth as You Age
posted: Aug. 01, 2014.
Florence Henderson is a multi-talented actress most recognized for her role as Carol Brady on The Brady Brunch, one of the longest-running situational comedies. In fact, this role earned her Read more -
The Dentures Are Coming!
posted: Jul. 15, 2014.
How much do you really know about Revolutionary War hero and famous disturber-of-the-peace Paul Revere? Take this quiz and find out! True or False: Paul Revere cried “The British are coming!” Paul Read more -
Jamie Foxx Gets Into Character With Help From His Dentist
posted: Jun. 11, 2014.
If you were a well-known actor, how far would you go to get inside the character you’re playing in a movie? Plenty of stars have gained or lost weight to Read more -
Keep Your Gums in the Pink
posted: May 27, 2014.
Being “in the pink” is a good thing; it means you're healthy. Being “in the red” is not so good; it means your health is questionable (financially, anyway). Though they Read more -
TV Designer Nate Berkus Is Thankful for Childhood Preventive Dental Treatments
posted: May 12, 2014.
Prior to his first appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show, interior designer Nate Berkus knew immediately that he was not there to pick sofa colors and paint chips. Instead, he Read more -
Frequently Asked Questions About Obstructive Sleep Apnea
posted: May 02, 2014.
Q: What is sleep apnea, and how common is it? A: Obstructive sleep apnea is a type of sleep-related breathing disorder (SRBD) in which the airflow to the lungs is restricted Read more -
Kristin Cavallari's "Spaghetti Catcher" - First Step To A Winning Smile
posted: Apr. 17, 2014.
Kristin Cavallari's flawless smile has been featured on TV, film and magazine covers. But the 25-year-old actress and reality-show personality didn't always have a perfect set of teeth. In fact, Read more