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In 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that one in two adults in the US aged 30 and over suffer from periodontal or gum disease. The prevalence of the inflammatory disease is at about 47.2 percent, according to the CDC study Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: 2009 […]

A dental X-Ray is crucial in helping catch dental problems before they turn into painful or costly situations. Dental X-Rays allow the dentist to see conditions that are not visible to the naked eye, like bone loss beneath the gums. X-Rays can even detect oral problems that hide between your teeth. However, while they are […]

You’ve spent countless hours planning your wedding. Whether planning it yourself or with the help of a wedding planner, you’ve gone through every detail (like a million times), made sure you didn’t miss inviting anyone, and fretted over what your bridesmaids will wear. And that’s just the start. One often overlooked item is an embarrassing […]

Electronic cigarettes, e-cigs, or vaping, have been marketed as an alternative to cigarettes. Manufacturers and retailers of e-cigarettes claim that the product is a cleaner and healthier therapeutic alternative to help smokers kick the habit. Regardless of whether it poses less harmful effects to one’s health than conventional cigarettes though, experts agree they still aren’t […]

What are canker sores and cold sores? How do tell them apart and how do you treat them? Cold sores generally appear on the outside of the mouth, on your lips. Usually they appear in clusters, at first clear, then becoming cloudy. Canker sores only appear on the inside of the mouth, on the insides […]

Most dentists recommend using an electric toothbrush. They’re easier on the gums, make cleaning hard to reach easier, and do a better overall job cleaning your teeth. You might be wondering if the extra cost is worth it. Both leading brands, Sonicare and Oral B, have higher upfront costs and their batteries eventually wear out. […]

For most people, going to the orthodontist was a rite of passage. And it wasn’t exactly very pleasant. And the suffering probably started long before that, particularly if you’ll need to fix up a severe case of malocclusion. Most people say that humor is one of the best ways to cope with the most unpleasant […]

Take a look through the web nowadays, and you’re bound to find a billion ways to get acne. From the things you eat to the things you do, almost everything seems to trigger a breakout. Common knowledge might tempt us to break out the salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide acne treatments. But another school of […]

All tongues are unique in their own way. They vary in different ways, depending on who owns them. But while this is a fact of life, some tongues might look a little more diverse than usual. And while it might be something genetic, sometimes it can lead to other problems, particularly with your oral hygiene. […]

While it isn’t as bad as your run-of-the-mill oral ailments, getting a dry mouth still isn’t the greatest. First, there’s how it feels. Some might find it akin to having cotton remnants around your mouth, or perhaps sandpaper. Then, there’s the havoc it can cause on your oral health. A dry mouth is usually a […]

Your kid’s childhood days are definitely a time to remember. But they’re also a vulnerable time for teeth. Because your child’s tooth enamel is much thinner than average, they have a higher chance of getting dental caries lesions than most adults. Worse still, in the long term, these early cavities can impact how your child’s […]