Dental Grills
Got 30 down at the bottom, 30 mo at the top All invisible set in little ice cube blocks If I could call it a
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Meth Mouth
Few methamphetamine users fit the stereotype of the gaunt, twitchy addict. Some users take the drug in plush offices or lavish houses. Some wear suits
Dental terms A-Z
Abscess — pus-filled, inflamed area around a tooth. Amalgam — silver-mercury alloy used to fill cavities. Bicuspid — adult type of tooth located between the
Dental Care During Pregnancy
With all the changes brought on by pregnancy, you may not be thinking about routine things like getting your teeth cleaned. But new research suggests
Diabetes and Dental Care
If you have diabetes, you’re probably already committed to protecting your feet, your eyes, and your heart. But how much thought do you give to
Braces for Kids
Does my child need braces? Strictly speaking, few children really “need” braces. Crooked teeth are generally a cosmetic problem, not a health problem. But since
Dental Emergencies
Most dental problems respond well to a take-it-slow approach. Brushing, flossing, and dental appointments every six months will take you far. But every once in
Mouth and Tooth Injuries
Considering all of the chewing we do on a daily basis — including the occasional ice chip or peach pit — it’s remarkable that our
Bad Breath
Do you fear your breath is strong enough to scare small children? You might be mistaken. People are notoriously inept at assessing the odor of
Tooth Abscess
Kaye Wellborn* will never forget her first — and last — abscessed tooth. The San Francisco 49ers had just won the Superbowl, and a huge,
Canker Sores in Children
What are canker sores? They’re small, painful, crater-like nuisances that sprout on the tongue, on the inside of the cheeks or mouth tissues behind the
Brushing
You know you need to brush your teeth and floss every day. But do you know how to get the most out of it? Even
Broken Tooth
What’s the treatment for a broken tooth? Tooth enamel is made of the hardest substances in the human body, but teeth still have their breaking
Dentists: How to Find One
Whether you’re moving to a new city or working up the courage to schedule your first checkup in years, you don’t want to trust your
Root Canal
In the 1700s, Pierre Fauchard, the father of modern dentistry, overturned an ancient belief that the throbbing pain of a toothache was caused by a
Wisdom Teeth
What’s so smart about teeth that only cause trouble? “Wisdom teeth” may seem like a misnomer, especially since people often have to have them removed.
Toothache
Most of us have been there: What starts as a dull ache or uncomfortable jolt when you sip your ice tea signals the onset of
What is a Tooth Abscess?
Kaye Wellborn* will never forget her first — and last — abscessed tooth. The San Francisco Forty 49ers had just won the Superbowl, and a
Kids’ Dental Health: Quiz
1. You should start brushing your child’s teeth as soon as the first one appears. ____True ____False 2. According to the American Dental Association, when
Snacking and Your Teeth
Are some snacks better for my teeth than others? Yes. The best snacks for a healthy mouth are low in starches and sugar. That’s because