A dental abscess is the result of an infected tooth or may be the result of severe gum disease.
The abscess itself—which is a swollen...
Getting ready to take your little one to the dentist? The American Dental Association
recommends that children have their first checkup around the time that...
Stress is an inescapable part of modern life. Juggling work, family commitments, and daily responsibilities places a strain on both mental and physical well-being....
Delayed tooth eruption is when children don’t get their baby teeth or permanent teeth according to established guidelines. For example, a baby who does...
You know soda’s bad for your teeth—all that sugar, the acidity, the caffeine. You’ve steered your kids to avoid it or to have it...
You're probably well aware of the dangers of dehydration: fatigue, dizziness, or headaches are always a sign that you need more water. However, what...
It’s happened—you were brushing your teeth or flossing and noticed a cavity, or a small area of tooth decay in the middle or outside...
You do your best every day to prevent cavities and gum disease through brushing, flossing, and
eating healthy. Right?
The truth is that even if you...
It’s natural for people to experience dry mouth at night, especially because they aren’t drinking anything during the hours that they’re asleep. Dry mouth...
Yes, diabetes and periodontal disease—also known as gum disease—are linked to each other!
Diabetes—a condition in which the body doesn’t make or use insulin, or...
