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Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with Read more -
Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read more -
Protect Yourself From Gum Disease for the Health of Your Mouth AND Your Body
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, when we call attention to the importance of keeping those pearly whites clean. Brushing and flossing, along with regular dental cleanings, protect your Read more -
Whatever Your Vacation Plans This Year, Don't Forget Teeth and Gum Care
posted: Jul. 30, 2020.
COVID-19 containment restrictions could put a kink in many of our vacation plans this summer. With leisure air travel discouraged and popular attractions like Disney closed, this may be Read more -
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
posted: Jul. 20, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read more -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: Apr. 11, 2020.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read more -
Something Between Your Teeth? Don't Use Anything Else but Dental Floss
posted: Feb. 11, 2020.
As a saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention” is no more appropriate than when you have something caught between your teeth. And humans, as inventive and creative as Read more -
Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
posted: Jan. 02, 2020.
Five minutes a day: That’s all it takes to do something that could change your life. It may not seem like a lot of time, but it’s one of Read more -
Is Traditional Flossing too Difficult? Consider Water Flossing
posted: Mar. 27, 2018.
A critical part of effective, daily oral hygiene, flossing removes bacterial plaque from between teeth that can’t be accessed with brushing. Unfortunately, it’s often neglected — string flossing requires Read more