dental health

Exercise & Fitness

Men’s health: 10 health products for your man

As the New Year rings in, you're likely already thinking about the many ways you can improve your health, boost your fitness and...

Wellness

Must-try health products for the New Year

A brand-new year is around the corner, which inevitably means you’ll be looking for ways to overhaul your health with a few...

Dental & Vision

Dental-friendly Halloween treats for those with braces

Halloween is the holiday of candy and more candy -- which can wreak havoc for those kids (and adults) with braces. Does this mean...

Children's Health

Are baby teeth important?

Even though kids lose their first set of teeth, parents still need to care for their babies’ teeth and teach proper dental health to...

Budgeting & Saving

Stretching your dollars for family dental care

Families across the country are keeping close watch of every household dollar. Parents may make sacrifices, but they know that...

Dental & Vision

Quick ways to cure bad breath

There's a reason Dracula ran from garlic: The stink. Oh, the stink! Even if you're not a major garlic lover, it's no secret that bad...

Dental & Vision

5 Most common oral health concerns after 50

Twice a year since the time you were two, you've probably sat in a dentist's chair as she poked and prodded your pearly whites. It's...

Dental & Vision

Get the best smile for your face

Does your smile always lack luster in photographs? Here are a few simple tricks to bring out your best beam all the time.

Dental & Vision

Teeth whitening: 5 Things you should know before you go for the glow

To whiten or not to whiten; that is the question. From the dentist’s chair to the counter at your local drugstore, there are many...

Dental & Vision

How to make your smile look brighter

Is your smile not as dazzling as it used to be? Time and habits can take a toll on our teeth and embarrass us into giving...

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5 Worst foods for your teeth

Sugar and sweets are a no-no for your waistline, but could they be wasting away your smile, too? Absolutely. In fact, your food...

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Habits to break: 5 Things you’re doing that are secretly hurting your teeth

Sure, daily brushing and flossing are just what the doctor ordered, but they may not be enough to keep your teeth in tip-top shape....

Dental & Vision

Guide to brushing: 3 Essential steps

The benefits of brushing go beyond getting that piece of spinach dislodged from your teeth. Proper oral care can keep the enamel on...

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Is your tooth enamel healthy?

Though tooth enamel, the thin but sturdy calcified material covering your teeth, is the hardest and most mineralized substance in...

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7 Questions you should be asking your dentist

Instead of simply sitting in the dental chair chatting about the weather, talk to your dentist about improving your dental health....

School Age Kids

Is it time to visit an orthodontist?

The picture of your average orthodontic patient may be a smiling tween showing off her metal, but if you're waiting until your kids...

Child Development & Health

Preparing your child for braces

Braces are a common feature in the mouths of millions of American youths. Many kids look forward to the opportunity to wear braces,...

Age by Age

Questions to ask your child's orthodontist

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children visit the orthodontist for a checkup no later than age 7. If this...

Dental & Vision

Can you over-whiten your teeth?

A big sunny smile is the hallmark of health and beauty. So how can you get your teeth the best shade of white -- safely?

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Ouch! What you can do about sensitive teeth

Foods -- hot, cold, sweet or sour -- can cause pain in a sensitive tooth. Touch or even air can even be bothersome! Here are a few...

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Dietary habits important for dental health

When it comes to preventing tooth decay, how often you eat can be just as important as what you eat. Tooth decay has long been...