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Boost Your Dental Health With Soon-To-Expire FSA Funds
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 31, 2020
If you're among the estimated 14 million families with a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), New Year's Eve has an added meaning—that's typically the deadline for using any current
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Scheduling an Orthodontic Consultation
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 30, 2020
How an orthodontic consultation from your dentist in Worth, IL, can help your smile
If nature didn’t give you straight teeth, orthodontic treatment can help. Orthodontic treatment is a great way
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Don't Let Bad Breath Ruin Your Date Under the Mistletoe
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 20, 2020
Most of us have no clue how the ancient holiday tradition of kissing under the mistletoe originated—but it sure doesn't stop us from keeping the tradition alive! Yet although
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NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 08, 2020
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was
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How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 28, 2020
Dentists and oral surgeons remove millions of teeth every year, most without any adverse aftereffects. But about 2% of patients experience a dry socket, a condition that, although not
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Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 18, 2020
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in
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Dental Crowns Strengthen Damaged Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 10, 2020
Find out the many ways in which crowns can support natural teeth.
Are you wondering whether your smile could benefit from a dental crown? If you are dealing with a
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How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 08, 2020
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't
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Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 29, 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
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Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 19, 2020
Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways
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4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 09, 2020
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in
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Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 29, 2020
There are important reasons not to smoke, like minimizing your risk for deadly diseases like heart disease or lung cancer. But here's another good reason: Smoking increases your risk
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The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 19, 2020
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No
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Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 09, 2020
The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough
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4 Simple Things You Can Do to Stop Bad Breath
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 30, 2020
When they weren't building pyramids or wrapping mummies, the ancient Egyptians mixed herbs and spices with a little honey to make small lozenges. Their purpose: to fight halitosis, that
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2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 20, 2020
While retainers are often viewed as a nuisance, they’re crucial to protect the gains made with bite correction. Without them, all of the progress achieved through braces or clear
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