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Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Aug. 20, 2021.

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
4 Tips for Helping a Senior Adult Keep Their Oral Health
posted: May 22, 2021.

By the time a person passes the half-century mark, they've done quite a bit of living: their share of ups and downs, successes and failures, and joys and sorrows. Read more
Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: May 12, 2021.

Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read more
Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 12, 2021.

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
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Dec. 21, 2020.

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
These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.

Here’s the bad news about periodontal (gum) disease: It’s a leading cause for tooth loss. Even worse: Half of adults over 30 will have some form of it during Read more
3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Jan. 03, 2020.

Your teeth face a hostile environment populated by disease-causing bacteria. But your teeth also have some “armor” against these microscopic foes: enamel. This hard outer tooth layer forms a Read more
Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 15, 2019.

Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease 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
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 10, 2018.

Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating Read more
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Jul. 22, 2018.

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
Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
posted: Mar. 29, 2018.

The human body’s immune system has amazing defensive capabilities. Without it a common cold or small wound could turn deadly. One of the more important processes of the immune system Read more
We Can Rid You of That Irritating Lump in Your Mouth You Keep Biting
posted: Feb. 04, 2018.

You might not be aware how much force your jaws generate while you eat or chew. But you can become aware in a hurry when part of your inside Read more
Treating Gum Disease may Require Invasive Procedures
posted: Dec. 21, 2017.

Periodontal (gum) disease causes more than simple gum swelling—this bacterial infection can harm and destroy your teeth’s supporting structures, including the bone. Its aggressiveness sometimes requires equally aggressive treatment. Gum Read more