Oral Health
Ensuring Your Child's Dental Health
By definition, baby teeth are temporary. However, just because they'll eventually be put under a pillow awaiting the tooth fairy doesn't mean that kids' dental health can go neglected.
Too Much Bottled Water Might Harm Kids' Teeth
As Americans rely less on tap water, lack of fluoride could be a concern, experts say
By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1 (HealthDay News) -- On grocery store shelves and kitchen counters alike, bottled water has become a staple of the American dietary landscape.
But, some experts say it may contribute to diminished dental health.
Tuesday, Jun 12th 2012
Your Teeth: New and Improved
Whenever I go to the dentist and he tells me to open wide, I ask him the same question: "Do you see it?"
"See what?" he counters.
"The Porsche."
A few seconds pass before he remembers my line from the last time and slowly nods, smiling in a way that hints at a combination of compassion and smugness (my loss is his gain, after all).
Wednesday, Oct 26th 2011
Beware of the Halloween Sugar Monster
By Marcia Mangum Cronin
While ghosts, ghouls and goblins haunt the little ones on Halloween, a more terrifying monster haunts us parents: dental decay. We know the kids will come home Halloween night with bags full of candy, and we will immediately transform into the bad guys who must determine what and when and how much they can eat. Now that my kids are too old to trick-or-treat, I realize my candy management may not have been the best.
Health Tip: Ward Off Bad Breath
Suggestions for a sweeter smell
(HealthDay News) -- Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis, it's an unpleasant condition that's cause for embarrassment. Some people with bad breath aren't even aware there's a problem.
Health Tip: Floss for Healthier Teeth and Gums
Here's what experts recommend
(HealthDay News) -- Daily flossing can minimize plaque and help keep teeth and gums healthy.
The American Dental Association offers these guidelines to help you floss teeth effectively:
A reader sent this question:Tuesday, Jan 04th 2011
Teeth Whitening Best Bets: DIY vs. Professional Treatments
Pop quiz: What is the quickest, easiest and most popular way to achieve a "new you" in the new year? Teeth whitening.
Your Questions Answered: Oral Cancer
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, approximately 35,000 Americans learned they had mouth and throat cancers in 2008, and nearly 8,000 Americans die of these diseases each year.
Preventive Health Screenings for Women
Be proactive about your health by staying on top of necessary screenings and health care visits. This schedule is a suggested timeline for routine screenings. Talk with your health care provider for specific personal guidance. More frequent screenings may be recommended based on your personal health history.
