What Are Tongue Ties and Lip Ties?
BEING “TONGUE-TIED” is a common expression in the English language, but it’s also a real medical condition. Being lip-tied is…
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Sleep Apnea, Jaws, and Gums
IN JUST THE UNITED STATES, sleep apnea affects over 18 million adults and up to 20 percent of children who…
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What Makes Teeth Sensitive?
IF YOU CAN’T REALLY enjoy ice cream because every bite sends a nasty jolt through your teeth, then you know what…
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Spotlight on Women’s Oral Health
WHEN YOU THINK of the differences between men and women, oral health concerns probably aren’t…
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Cold and Flu Season and Oral Health
COMING DOWN WITH the flu is never any fun, but it’s also no time to let up on your oral hygiene routine. The same…
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What to Do When a Toothache Strikes
TOOTHACHES CAN HAPPEN for a number of reasons. It’s important to know what to do about them, because they…
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The Hazards of Oral Piercings
FROM CLOTHING TO HAIRSTYLE to cosmetics to accessories, our personal style is how we portray who we are, and this often includes…
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Conquering Dental Anxiety
EVEN THOUGH WE know, logically, that going to the dentist is a safe, normal, and important part of life, many of us don’t…
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The Impact of Diabetes on Teeth and Gums
ONE OF THE MOST common complications of diabetes is gum disease, and that isn’t the only way diabetes is hard on teeth and gums. Diabetes and…
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How Smoking Affects Oral Health
WE’VE ALL HEARD over and over how smoking can adversely impact health, with the most infamous example being lung cancer. But smoking doesn’t only…
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