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Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
posted: Sep. 16, 2021.
Confused about which toothpaste to buy? You’re not alone — we’re all regularly confronted with multiple choices when we shop.But you can simplify your decision-making process by first remembering that Read more -
How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
posted: Sep. 06, 2021.
Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, all Read more -
Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
posted: Aug. 27, 2021.
The red, scaly rash suddenly appearing on your face doesn’t cause you much physical discomfort, but it’s still embarrassing. And to make matters worse treating it as you would other Read more -
The Dangers of Periodontal Disease
posted: Aug. 19, 2021.
Periodontal disease, commonly called "gum" disease, can have a serious impact on your oral and general health. Fortunately, your Falls Church, VA, periodontists, Dr. Lourdes Christopher, and Dr. Mehrdad Favagehi Read more -
Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Vaping, the use of an electronic cigarette or E-cigarette, has exploded in popularity over the last few years. But although touted by proponents as a cleaner and healthier alternative to Read more -
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
posted: Aug. 07, 2021.
In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these is Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Jul. 28, 2021.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to make Read more -
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
posted: Jul. 18, 2021.
For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the tooth Read more -
Never Use This Numbing Agent to Relieve Teething Pain in Young Children
posted: Jul. 08, 2021.
Parents will do just about anything to relieve their children's discomfort when they're in pain. When a toddler is suffering through a teething episode, it's tempting to turn to a Read more -
Is Dental Treatment Safe During Pregnancy?
posted: Jun. 28, 2021.
If you’re pregnant, you may find yourself pondering decisions you didn’t have to think about before. Should you have that glass of wine… or skip it, because of the alcohol; Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Jun. 18, 2021.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the Read more -
Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
posted: Jun. 08, 2021.
In a little over a century, antibiotics have changed the face of healthcare. We no longer fear cholera, strep throat or even a small cut as our forebears did a Read more -
Stop Teeth Grinding Now Before it Creates Dental Problems Later
posted: May 29, 2021.
Chronic stress is like a tea kettle on the boil—all that “steam” has to go somewhere. We often do this through behaviors like biting our nails, binging on comfort food—or Read more -
There Are Important Advantages to a Screw-Retained Implant Crown
posted: May 19, 2021.
Implants replacing individual teeth are highly esteemed for their life-likeness. So, it's understandable if you have a concern about one of the two ways for attaching the visible crown to Read more -
The Disappearing Tooth Gap - Michael Strahan Pulls an Epic April Fool's Prank
posted: May 09, 2021.
If you're a fan of former NFL player and current host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan, then you're well aware of his unique smile feature—a noticeable gap between his Read more -
Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.
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 to Read more