What is an Oral Cancer Screening and Why Is It So Important?
Nearly 60,000 Americans will develop oral cancer this year, reflecting a concerning upward trend. That’s one reason why oral health care isn’t just […]
Oral Health
Oral Health
Dental Health, Dental Tips, Oral Health
Consumer Overview: Denture Products
If you have dentures, or even if you haven’t, chances are you’ve seen TV advertisements for denture products. Because dentures and teeth loss can be emotional topics, it’s no surprise that the advertisements try (let’s call them) unconventional approaches. Sometimes they try too hard to be funny, sincere, or authoritative. Other times they go for realness and end up somewhere closer to too-much-information.
Dental Health, Dental Tips, Oral Health
Five Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea
At one point in time, maybe even only a few years ago, sleep apnea was not well-known among the public. Now, thankfully, public awareness of sleep apnea is much higher. After all, it is a dangerous condition, and because it is a disease that affects sleep, many people who have sleep apnea aren’t even aware of it.
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Why do you go to the dentist?
Answering this question feels straightforward enough. Maybe you want to have straight white teeth, or you’re worried that your gums might not be healthy. Maybe it’s as simple as your dentist and hygienist remind you that it’s important to have your teeth checked and cleaned every six months.
General Dentistry, Oral Health
Best Dental Product Series: Floss
Imagine you’re standing in the dental products aisle at your local Target or Walmart. You’re about to run out of floss at home, and you just want to pick some up. If you’re like most people, your first thought is probably something like this:
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What Do I Do About My Wisdom Teeth?
If your wisdom teeth can offer insight like that, why would you ever have them removed? Most likely, you or someone you know has had them removed. It turns out there’s a solid reason.
Dental Health, Dental Tips, Oral Health
Leave No Tooth Behind
Have you ever watched shows likeLost or movies likeCast Away and wonder how the teeth of these people must feel like after an extended stay on a remote island? Fortunately, there are a few things they (or you, if you go camping or get stranded) can do to help maintain a healthy smile when you don’t have access to a dentist or minty toothpaste.
Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health
Avoid Bad Breath for Good
In almost every social situation, there is one thing most people are concerned about: halitosis, better known as bad breath. It can be embarrassing for you, uncomfortable to other people, and potentially a deal breaker for a job interview or date. To make it even more difficult to manage, our bodies have a great way of blocking out constant smells, making it very hard to determine if we have bad breath before it’s too late.
Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips, General Dentistry, Oral Health
Why do I Need Professional Teeth Cleanings?
Why do I Need Professional Teeth Cleanings?
Let’s look at five reasons why you should get your teeth regularly cleaned.
Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips, Oral Health
How to Get Rid of Canker Sores
Imagine you are eating a big, juicy steak cooked to perfection. You cut out a chunk of steak place it in your mouth. The first bite is delicious, and the second bite is even better.
But then, in your fervor for chewing, you forget where the steak ends and where your cheek begins. Before you kn