
“Activated charcoal” has quickly become a trendy, go-to ingredient in myriad DIY skin and beauty recipes. The porous substance is touted as a clarifying, decontaminating agent that sucks out toxins…
“Activated charcoal” has quickly become a trendy, go-to ingredient in myriad DIY skin and beauty recipes. The porous substance is touted as a clarifying, decontaminating agent that sucks out toxins…
What is Microabrasion? In microabrasion, dentist carefully rub a compound on the teeth to remove superficial stains and discolorations. Why are my child’s teeth discolored? A number of conditions can…
Why Doesn’t My Insurance Pay for This? Having dental insurance or a dental benefit plan can make it easier to get the dental care you need. But most dental benefit…
Water is the best drink to keep your teeth and body healthy. Water may contain fluoride, a natural mineral that helps prevent cavities. Drinking juice or soda (even diet soda and diluted juice) throughout…
One serious form of decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay. This condition is caused by frequent and long exposures of an infant’s teeth to liquids that contain…
Oral care is important for children of all ages, including teens, who may be the least likely to brush and floss regularly due to less parental supervision and their own…
CNN reported online on a new study in the journal Pediatrics that confirmed “high-grade fevers are not a sign of teething,” but could be a sign of another illness. American…
The effectiveness of cleaning your teeth with a manual toothbrush compared to an electric toothbrush is commonly debated today. There’s an assumption that the modern day electric replacement is far…
Dental decay is the most common chronic disease in young people between the ages of 5 and 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And while…
Most American caregivers don’t realize that cavities are nearly 100 percent preventable, according to a survey of American children’s oral health by Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA).1 Tooth decay can…
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