Pretty Little Liars’ Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV show Pretty …
Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
There’s ample evidence tobacco smoking increases your risk for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But the same may be true for electronic cigarettes (E-cigs): Although millions have turned to …
3 Tips for Helping Your Kids Develop Great Tooth-Friendly Habits
Want to give your kids the best start possible for a lifetime of good dental health? The most important thing you can do is train them in effective brushing and …
Living with HIV includes Keeping a Close Watch on Your Oral Health
We’ve come a long way since the early 1980s when we first identified the HIV virus. Although approximately 35 million people worldwide (including a million Americans) now have the virus, …
Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
It’s a “change” moment when your child leaves home to attend college for the first time. For many, it’s the first time to truly be on their own. While that …
Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
There’s no doubt about it — dentures have changed your life. Now you can eat and speak normally, and smile again with confidence. But if you’re going to continue to …
Patients with HIV Must Pay Close Attention to Their Oral Health
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) jolted our collective consciousness in the 1980s. The deadly disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) had no known cure and, at the time, …
What Athletes Have to Tell Us About Oral Health
Considering all the intensive conditioning, practice and training they do, most people would expect elite athletes to be… well… healthy. And that’s generally true — except when it comes to …
Taking Care of Oral Health Crucial to Quality of Life for HIV Positive Patients
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 what …
Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears the …