Why Our Spit Matters
WE DON’T USUALLY think very much about our spit, but it’s one of the biggest unsung heroes of our oral health. Just as…
Spotlight on Men’s Oral Health
WE SHOULD ALL BE taking good care of our teeth and gums, but did you know that this can mean different things for men than…
Oral Health and Eating Disorders
OUR BODIES NEED a wide array of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in order to function effectively, all the way to…
Traumatic Dental Injuries
SOMETIMES, EVEN WHEN we do everything the dentist tells us to do to keep our teeth healthy and strong, accidents still…
Sleep Apnea, Jaws, and Gums
IN JUST THE UNITED STATES, sleep apnea affects over 18 million adults and up to 20 percent of children who…
What Makes Teeth Sensitive?
IF YOU CAN’T REALLY enjoy ice cream because every bite sends a nasty jolt through your teeth, then you know what…
Spotlight on Women’s Oral Health
WHEN YOU THINK of the differences between men and women, oral health concerns probably aren’t…
Dental Abscess: Symptoms and Treatment
A DENTAL ABSCESS is a buildup of pus that forms within the teeth or gums, usually as the result of a bacterial infection…
What to Do When a Toothache Strikes
TOOTHACHES CAN HAPPEN for a number of reasons. It’s important to know what to do about them, because they…
The Hazards of Oral Piercings
FROM CLOTHING TO HAIRSTYLE to cosmetics to accessories, our personal style is how we portray who we are, and this often includes…