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If it’s been a year or longer since you’ve seen a dentist, it's time to make an appointment. In fact, it’s recommended to have a professional dental cleaning every 6 months! The unfortunate truth ...

There is no better way to keep the body healthy as making oral health a top priority. Selecting healthy choices as a family is a great way to motivate each other, be more active, stay on track, ...

American adults are missing an average of 7.25 teeth! Missing teeth affect a person’s ability to chew, speak and smile without issue. Moreover, many adults who are missing teeth feel ...

Has your dentist hinted you may need a tooth extracted? Perhaps it’s abscessed, in danger of falling out, or you need to have it removed to make way for your wisdom teeth (third adult ...

Snoring can be disrupptive to sleep patterns for both those who snore and their partners. Snoring occurs when air is obstructed through the mouth and nose. About half of us snore at least at some ...

As back-to-school time approaches, most kids will arrive back in the classroom with fresh shoes and a new backpack, but what they won’t come to school with is a healthy mouth. "Tooth decay is ...

Snacking in between meals has been touted over the years as an efficient dietary method to fight hunger. Unfortunately, snacking in between meals can cause unforeseen oral health problems in the ...

Approximately 40 million adults in the United States experience regular tooth sensitivity. Sensitive teeth can impact what you are able to eat and drink due to the uncomfortable sensation. ...

Nail biting is a habit that can ruin more than just a pretty manicure. Fingernails are among the hardest surfaces of the body, so it should not come as a surprise that chomping down on one can ...

The disparity between women’s and men's dental health is nothing new. Increasing studies show that poor oral health puts women at the center of many predisposed health conditions that can be ...

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer is a silent killer: half of those diagnosed with oral cancer this year will be not alive in five years. Late-stage detection is mostly at ...

As many as 10 million people have TMJ. A condition that affects the temporomandibular joint, the hinge joint between the lower jaw and temporal bone. (To find the joint, place your fingers on your ...

Many people may notice a bit of irritation or even bleeding from the gums during brushing and flossing. It's estimated that more than half the population has some level of gum disease. Maintaining ...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time to recognize and combat tooth decay, the #1 chronic childhood disease in America. As many as 20 million children have had cavities ...

While your dentist may not be able to treat conditions outside of dentistry, he/she can be a first line of detection of a serious illness. Staying on top of dental hygiene, as well as routine ...

Oral health has been linked to numerous illnesses including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and others. A new study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention confirms that women ...

Dental ER visits have doubled since 2000. An analysis of federal data by the American Dental Association reported a total of 2.2 million dental health related emergency room visits. That’s one ...

The cold winter months can take a toll on the mouth: hot beverages can burn the inside of the mouth, colder temperatures can leave the teeth feeling extra sensitive and delicate lips crack and dry ...

A brighter smile is at the top of our seasonal wish lists, but before you reach for at-home tooth whitening kits, read these careful considerations for safely whitening your smile. Dr. Leslie ...

November is National Diabetes Month, an important time to raise awareness about treatment and prevention of diabetes. Concurrent with a list of symptoms, diabetics are twice as likely to develop ...

Turning down free candy is nearly impossible, especially when you’re a kid. Dressing up and trick-or treating creates lasting memories for the whole family, but there’s nothing spookier than ...

Even if you’re attending your twice annual check-up appointments, you only see your dentist for a few hours each year. Too frequently dental patients are distracted by pain, dental anxiety, ...

Balancing the pH of the mouth may be one efficient way to reduce bacteria that can cause tooth decay. There are several ways to balance pH including consumption of alkalosis foods, reducing ...

Lighting your next cigarette? You may be literally smoking your smile away. “Think of your mouth as the gateway to your health,” says Dr. Leslie Renee Townsend, DDS., Dental Director for ...

Stress and anxiety factors loom on the minds of millions of working Americans each night around bed time. With the end of the holidays and the start of the new year, high stress and pressures are ...

It is no surprise that multiple university studies suggest that as much as 75% of Americans actively experience some level of fear when it comes to dental treatment, and as much as 15% of the ...

An unfortunate myth is that primary (baby) teeth are not as important or require less care, because the teeth will eventually give way to permanent teeth. A child’s first set of teeth, ...

Latino children experience tooth decay rates at a far higher rate than their non-Latino White and African American peers. “Our Latino youth are experiencing disproportionate levels of dental ...

Did you come back from spring break with a shinny new tongue piercing? It is very important to review the proper care and learn the risks of piercing your tongue. For centuries Aztec and Mayan ...

Buzz around gluten-free lifestyles has surged in recent years. Gluten intolerance, often recognized as Celiac Disease, is most commonly known for causing painful gastrointestinal issues. A less ...