Sleep Apnea OSA
IN JUST THE UNITED STATES, sleep apnea OSA affects over 18 million adults and up to 20 percent of children who habitually snore. Sleep apnea is a disorder involving brief, repeated interruptions to normal breathing [...]
Spotlight on Men’s Oral Health
Men's oral health means taking good care of our teeth and gums, but did you know that this can mean different things for men than for women? That’s right: one of the ways men and [...]
Women’s Oral Health Spotlighted
Women's oral health concerns probably don’t appear high on the list, when you think of the differences between men and women. In reality, men and women face very different challenges with maintaining healthy teeth and [...]
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 don’t always happen when the dentist’s office is open. Do you have a plan for how to [...]
Fluoride and Cavity Prevention
Fluoride and cavity prevention go hand and hand. Toothpaste with the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance, you’ll see fluoride listed as the active ingredient. Trace amounts of fluoride are also added to the drinking [...]
Smiles To Improve Your Day — And Your Health!
“IT TAKES MORE MUSCLES to make frowns than to make smiles,” the old cliché goes, so you should smile more to conserve energy. Well, it turns out the cliché is false. Smiling takes at least [...]