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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Dentures
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Since as many as 26 percent of older U.S. adults have lost all their teeth, there are a large number Americans who wear full removable dentures, also known as Read More
What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
People are choosing dental implants at an increasing rate to replace missing teeth, either as an individual tooth or as a support for other restorations. But unlike other replacement Read More
Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer with a Healthy Diet
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make if you want to reduce your risk of oral cancer, with quitting a tobacco habit at the top of Read More
What's Causing Your Toothache? The Answer Determines Your Treatment
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Pain has a purpose: it tells us when something's wrong with our bodies. Sometimes it's obvious, like a cut or bruise. Sometimes, though, it takes a bit of sleuthing Read More
Regular Screenings Could Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Your regular dental checkups should periodically include an important screening for oral cancer, especially as you grow older. Although oral cancers make up less than 3% of all other Read More
Replace Teeth for Better Speech
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
The month of May has been designated “Better Speech & Hearing Month” by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Why would this be of interest to dental professionals? Because teeth are Read More
Resolved for 2022: Healthier Teeth and Gums and a More Attractive Smile
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
That rumble you hear is 2022 about to roar into your life on New Year's Eve—so, you better get hopping on those resolutions! And rather than go with the Read More
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
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
Setting the Record Straight on Root Canal Treatments
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
If there was an “Unsung Hero” award for dental procedures, the root canal treatment would win hands-down. Much aligned in popular culture, today’s root canal treatment is actually a Read More
Why Dental Visits are a Smart Idea - Even on a Limited Budget
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Facing extensive dental treatment can be stressful—and even more so when you realize what it will cost. It’s a hard fact of life, but some dental work can be Read More
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read More
Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Vaping, the use of an electronic cigarette or E-cigarette, has exploded in popularity over the last few years. But although touted by proponents as a cleaner and healthier alternative Read More
Sleep Apnea Might be Robbing you of More than a Good Night's Sleep
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Fatigue, a “foggy” mind, and irritability are all signs you’re not getting enough sleep—and neither might your sleeping partner from your continuous snoring. You might have a common form Read More
Why You Should Still Floss with an Implant-Supported Bridge
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Losing teeth to tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease is never easy. But with implant-supported bridgework, you can regain lost function and appearance with a restoration that could last Read More
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read More