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Children's Dental Health Month: Encourage Good Habits

It’s February, and that means it’s time to focus on your children's dental health! While it’s important all year, the American Dental Association sponsors Children's Dental Health ...

3 Ways Oral Piercings Can Harm Your Mouth

By: Mariah Chitouras on 12/14/16 14:38

Can oral piercings harm your mouth? Tongue or lip rings might be tempting as a cool way to express yourself. But it’s important to weigh the risks before you make the choice to ...

What Are the Effects of Tobacco on My Oral Health?

By: Erica Laceria on 6/10/16 15:48

We’ve all been subject to the “No smoking” ads and literature growing up. At school, sometimes work, parents and elders – at some point in our lives we’ve heard that smoking is ...

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LINKED: Oral Bacteria and Pancreatic Cancer Risk

By: Erica Laceria on 6/6/16 10:00

It has been known for a while that oral health can impact overall health. For example, oral bacteria has been associated with inflammation causing heart disease. What you may be ...

What is Antibiotic Prophylaxis?

By: Candace McAfee on 2/24/16 10:59

At your last visit to the dentist, he or she may have suggested an antibiotic prophylaxis. While that sounds like a complicated term, it simply means receiving antibiotic ...

Can Your Toothbrush Make You Sick?

By: Kate Ranta on 3/3/15 13:00

What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy It's no surprise that toothbrushes carry germs on them since they are used in your mouth, which is home to any sickness or virus that you ...

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Five Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Teeth (and Gums) Clear All Year

By: Erica Laceria on 1/28/15 13:47

Many of us don’t take note of the foods and drinks we consume daily and how they can hinder our oral health and the appearance of our mouth. Becoming more aware of the effects of ...

Mind your Mouth – 5 Mannerisms to Implement into your Daily Lifestyle

By: Erica Laceria on 11/25/14 15:59

It’s not even a second thought for us most of the time – our mouth mannerisms. We go about our day dedicating minimal attention to small habits and hygiene practices that, believe ...

The Gross Truth: Burping Can Damage Your Teeth

By: Alissa Gavrilescu on 8/13/14 13:00

It’s Friday night and you place an order for delicious hot wings. Immediately after your dinner, you find yourself regretting your decision. Acid reflux and heartburn kicks in ...

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Root Canal vs. Tooth Extraction: 3 Reasons to Choose a Root Canal

By: Deborah Pinnock on 7/13/14 10:30

The phrase ”butterfly effect” explains that a small action can cause massive, unexpected results. This phrase, made famous by MIT meteorologist Edward Lorenz, not only applies to ...

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