Oral Health

Parent helping toddler brush their teeth while in the bathroom
March 13, 2024/Oral Health

Tips for Preventing Cavities in Children

Help and encourage them to brush and floss regularly, limit sugary foods and get routine dental checkups

person leaning over sink brushing teeth
March 7, 2024/Oral Health

What Do Your Hormones Have To Do With Your Oral Health?

Estrogen and progesterone changes throughout the month — and throughout your life — can make you more prone to dental health concerns

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January 11, 2024/Oral Health

How Does Dental Insurance Work? Types and Coverage

Benefits typically include bi-annual screenings and lower payments on procedures like fillings and crowns

nocovaine needle entering mouth with dental mirror
December 3, 2023/Oral Health

How Long Does Novocaine Last?

The numbness and tingling should wear off in about two hours

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Person drinking glass of ice water through straw.
October 18, 2023/Oral Health

What To Do When You Burn the Roof of Your Mouth

Get quick relief with ice chips, popsicles, milk and saltwater

Baby and father with dentist learning about tooth care
September 21, 2023/Oral Health

Your Child’s First Dentist Visit: What Age and What To Expect

Regular dental checkups should start around their first birthday

Mouth showing missing tooth and glass of milk with saved tooth immersed in the liquid.
August 27, 2023/Oral Health

What To Do When You Knock Out a Tooth

Act quickly to increase the chances that your tooth can be saved

Making a salt-water mouthwash
July 31, 2023/Oral Health

7 Remedies To Heal a Burnt Tongue

Ice, saline rinses, OTC pain meds and honey can all help soothe a troubled taster

person with bad breath cloud talking to another person
July 23, 2023/Oral Health

Poop Breath? These Could Be the Reasons Why

Chronic and extreme bad breath could signal a health issue that needs attention

dentist and patient talking
July 10, 2023/Oral Health

How To Deal With Dental Anxiety

Communicating, establishing stop signals and even listening to music can help

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