• posted: Dec. 23, 2021
• Oral Health
• oral health,  pregnancy

Hearing the words, "You're going to have a baby," can change your life—as surely as the next nine months can too. Although an exciting time, pregnancy can be hectic Read More

• posted: Dec. 03, 2021
• Oral Health
• oral health

According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people around the world have a disability. That's one in eight individuals of all ages who may need assistance Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2021
• Oral Health
• oral health

Health is on everyone's mind, especially after dealing with COVID-19 this past year. Beyond the immediate concerns of coping with this novel coronavirus, many are taking a closer look Read More

• posted: Jun. 05, 2021
• Oral Health
• oral health

Preventing periodontal (gum) disease not only preserves your teeth and gums, it might also benefit the rest of your health. There's growing evidence that gum disease has links to Read More

• posted: May 16, 2021
• Oral Health
• oral health

Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can Read More

• posted: May 06, 2021
• Oral Health
• oral health

It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out. But vaping's recent link with certain Read More

• posted: Apr. 16, 2021
• Dental Procedures
• celebrity smiles,  oral health

Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2021
• Oral Health
• oral health,  pregnancy

Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the Read More

• posted: Feb. 05, 2021
• Oral Health
• oral health

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 Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2021
• Oral Health
• oral health,  tooth pain

If your dental health isn't in the best of shape, a survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) says the cause is likely one of three common oral Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2021
• Oral Health
• oral health,  nutrition

When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or Read More

• posted: Dec. 27, 2020
• Oral Health
• oral health,  bad breath

Most of us have no clue how the ancient holiday tradition of kissing under the mistletoe originated—but it sure doesn't stop us from keeping the tradition alive! Yet although Read More

• posted: Oct. 08, 2020
• Oral Health
• oral health

It's normal for people to breathe through their nose. And for good reason: Nasal breathing filters contaminants, warms and humidifies incoming air, and helps generate beneficial nitric oxide. Chronic Read More

• posted: Sep. 08, 2020
• Oral Health
• oral health

After a long hiatus, school athletes are gearing up for another sports year. Given the pandemic, they may be modifying some of their usual habits and practices. But one Read More

• posted: Aug. 19, 2020
• Oral Health
• celebrity smiles,  oral health

We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2020
• Oral Health
• oral health,  nutrition

If you love ice cream, then you'll get a kick out of this: Your favorite treat has its own month. That's right, July is National Ice Cream Month, when Read More