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Mouth sore basics: How to prevent, treat and conceal
Mouth sores -- particularly, cold sores -- afflict millions of people. Don’t let them get you down: Learn how to prevent, treat and conceal your next mouth sore outbreak. Cold sores, also called fever...
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Mouth sore treatments for the family
Mouth sores can really put a damper on your day, not to mention the week or so they take to heal. Eating becomes a chore, and tasks that normally aren’t painful become uncomfortable. Luckily, the mouth...
View ArticleSherri Shepherd expresses her view on health and happiness
As a talk show host, comedian and actress, Sherri Shepherd’s smile is her moneymaker, so she makes sure her teeth always look their best. Just in time for National Dental Hygiene Month in October, The...
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Mouthguards aren't just for contact sports anymore
If you think mouthguards are only necessary in contact sports to ensure your pearly whites stay put, think again. According to board-certified periodontist Dr. Nicholas Toscano, all athletes can...
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Dental risk: How to prevent oral cancer
It’s a cancer you’ve probably never even thought about: oral cancer. But it kills twice as many women as cervical cancer does each year. Oral cancer kills as many people as melanoma does and is now...
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When will my child lose baby teeth?
One of the joys of parenthood is sharing in the excitement of your child's first loose tooth -- but when should the tooth fairy be prepared to make an appearance? Just like children, everyone's teeth...
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7 Kid-friendly dental care products
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and we've got a few dental products that will make your kids excited to take care of their teeth. Children who develop good dental hygiene will grow...
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Fun ways to get your child to brush his teeth longer
You know the guidelines: your kids should brush teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste for two minutes to help prevent tooth decay, cavities, and promote oral health. But how often do your kids...
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Surviving your child's first dental appointment
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. It's a good reminder to get your kids to the dentist if their checkup is due. If you have a little one, visiting the dentist for the first time can...
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Teaching kids about dental health
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Developing good oral health habits at an early age is essential for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Whether you have toddlers or teens, it's...
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A disturbing trend: More cavities in children
In a disturbing trend, it is becoming more common for children to be treated under general anesthesia for major dental work. No parent wants to see their child go through this, and by making some...
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Toddlers with cavities: Bad parenting?
The number of toddlers and preschoolers that are coming into dental offices with cavities is on the rise in recent years. Is this the result of bad parenting, or is something else to blame? Read on and...
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5 Benefits of calcium
Calcium plays a major role in our bodies, strengthening bones and teeth, but this bone-building mineral is also significant in other areas of our health, including weight management and warding off...
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Parenting Guru: Are you passing tooth decay to your kid?
When your baby’s first tooth appears at about age 1, it's exciting — but how do you care for it? You need to start wiping, says Jonathan Shenkin, DDS, MPH, a pediatric dentist in Augusta, Maine, and...
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Is bottled water contributing to your child's cavities?
Cavities in children are on the rise these days, and a new theory from dentists and children's health advocates claims bottled water may be partially to blame. Do your kids drink bottled water? Well,...
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Is your spit giving your baby cavities?
Even Alicia Silverstone has been known to give her kiddo food from her mouth, but could your spit be destroying your little one's baby teeth? Known as saliva transfer, you could pass bacteria from your...
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Surprising things good for your teeth
Red wine drinkers and gummy bear addicts unite! These foods and drinks that were once thought of as bad for your teeth and mouth may actually improve your dental hygiene! Who knew happy hour and your...
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Is your dentist jumping the gun with your toddler?
You are all for establishing good oral health habits with your toddler, but what are you to do when your pediatric dentist recommends expensive dental work on your little one's pearly whites? From...
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Bad breath? 10 Tips to get rid of halitosis
Morning breath is a common occurrence, but all-day halitosis isn't something you should accept as the norm. Even if garlic and onions are on your daily menu, there could be other reasons your mouth...
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How hormones affect your dental health
You know that hormones affect your mood, but did you know they can also impact your mouth? It's true: Hormonal fluctuations associated with puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause and use of...
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