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Six Ways Saliva Helps Your Mouth and Body Stay Healthy
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 19, 2014
While it doesn’t garner the star power of blood, saliva is still an important bodily fluid. A true multi-tasker, saliva contributes in many ways to the function and health
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Actress Blythe Danner Is a Leader in the Fight Against Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 03, 2014
After her husband, producer Bruce Paltrow, succumbed to oral cancer in 2002, actress Blythe Danner made it her mission to help save other families from the heartache she and
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Michael Douglas' Plea: Get Screened for Oral Cancer!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 08, 2014
Actor Michael Douglas shocked TV audiences across the country when he announced on the David Letterman Show in 2010 that he has stage IV oral cancer. Fortunately, the cancer
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New Orleans Claim to Dental Invention!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 29, 2014
Think of New Orleans, Louisiana, and what comes to mind? The sound of jazz pouring out from a nightclub in the French Quarter… the smell of shrimp boiling in
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An Oral Irrigator is an Effective Alternative to Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 01, 2014
The main strategy in fighting dental disease is to try to prevent it in the first place. The success of this strategy depends largely on effective oral hygiene with
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Do You Habitually Clench or Grind Your Teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 11, 2014
Clenching, or grinding of your teeth (also known as bruxing) are common habits. Biting forces are normally small, gentle, fleeting and very frequent throughout the day. In fact, it's
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Taylor Hicks: I Should Have Worn a Mouthguard!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 27, 2014
Some train intensively for months ahead of time, so they can achieve peak performance during the season; others simply enjoy occasional pick-up games with friends. But here’s something all
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Breath
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 12, 2014
Q: I often seem to have noticeably bad breath — not just in the morning. How unusual is this problem?
A: Persistent bad breath, or halitosis, is a very common
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Giuliana Rancic Prepares for Her Son's First Dental Visit
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 02, 2014
When Giuliana Rancic, long-time host of E! News, first saw her new son, she said it was “the best single moment of my life.” Recently, on the eve of
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TV Wellness Guru Jillian Michaels Discusses Breaking Her Two Front Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 02, 2014
As America's toughest trainer on the hit television program The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels helped people learn that they hold the power to change. And if anyone knows about
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Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Benefit Future Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 21, 2014
Dentists go to great lengths to save an adult permanent tooth. Even though restoration technology is incredibly advanced, none can completely replace the biological function of natural teeth. Treating
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Treating and Preventing Cracked Mouth Corners
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 16, 2013
You may be suffering from an uncomfortable cracking of the skin at the corners of the mouth. This condition is known as perleche (or angular cheilitis). From the French
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Treating Thumb Sucking Now Could Reduce Orthodontic Treatment Later
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 21, 2013
One of the most common parental concerns is the habit of many children, even late into childhood, to suck their thumbs or fingers. Many parents have asked us, “Could
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Oral Piercing Can Lead to Problems With Your Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 27, 2013
Although sometimes controversial, body piercing has exploded in popularity, especially among young people. Aside from the social debate about such practices, there are health risks to consider. Oral piercings,
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Grandpa Knows Best: How Kristi Yamaguchi Manages Her Kids' Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 11, 2013
When Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi wanted to help her kids develop good oral health habits, the gold-medal-winner made good use of a family connection: Her father Jim Yamaguchi
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Artificial Sweeteners May Help in the Fight Against Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 27, 2013
Refined sugar — most commonly consumed as table sugar or high fructose corn syrup — has developed a reputation as Public Health Enemy #1 among many consumers. These consumers
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