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5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Aug. 05, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read more -
An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
posted: Apr. 07, 2021.
Although dental care is our primary focus, we dentists are also on the lookout for other health problems that may manifest in the mouth. That's why we're sometimes the Read more -
This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
posted: Feb. 16, 2021.
If you're intrigued by the strange and bizarre, here's one to pique your interest: geographic tongue. It's a rare condition that causes the appearance of red patches on the Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Feb. 06, 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 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
posted: Jan. 27, 2021.
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy Read more -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 18, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read more -
Unpleasant Cracked Mouth Corners Can Be Treated and Prevented
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.
Ever have a paper cut or an irritated hangnail? They're not considered major health problems, but, boy, can they sting! Something similar can occur in the corners of your mouth Read more -
Mouth Breathing Can Lead to Serious Oral Problems, Especially for Children
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.
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 -
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might Read more -
The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
While the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation have contributed to rising cancer survival rates, they can still have an adverse effect on the rest of the body. That includes Read more -
Taking Care of Oral Health Crucial to Quality of Life for HIV Positive Patients
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.
In the early Eighties, dentists began noticing symptoms among a few patients that indicated something far more serious. They were, in fact, among the first healthcare providers to recognize Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Jan. 13, 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 -
Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.
As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read more -
Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
posted: Sep. 06, 2019.
As dentists, we often see other mouth problems besides those with teeth and gums. One of the most common is cracking around the corners of the mouth. Although usually Read more -
4 Ways Dairy Can Boost Oral Health
posted: Jun. 18, 2019.
Dairy foods have played a role in human diets for thousands of years. More than one kid—whether millennia ago on the Mesopotamian plains or today in an American suburb—has Read more -
Best Dietary Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Jan. 19, 2019.
Your diet can play as important a role in your dental health as brushing and flossing. What you eat (particularly sugar) could increase your risk of tooth decay despite Read more
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