Dentures transform your smile and allow you to enjoy food and speaking clearly again. But like your natural teeth, they require daily care. They may not be vulnerable to …
You expect certain foods to have a lingering effect, but frequently experiencing a bad taste in your mouth is a different concern. Any unpleasant taste that doesn’t improve is …
Crooked and crowded teeth do more than ruin your smile. They also make it more difficult to clean your teeth and dramatically increase your risk of dental problems like …
For some people, just thinking about visiting the dentist makes their heart pound in fear. But even if you don’t have dental anxiety, chances are you’re not thrilled with …
People who usually take dental care in stride confess to feeling nervous about needing a root canal. The fear intensifies in those who struggle with dental anxiety. Unfortunately, root …
Oral cancer screening is an essential part of your dental care because finding cancer at an early stage is life-saving. Unlike most cancers, oral cancer usually has visible signs, …
Everyone occasionally has bad breath (halitosis), usually after eating strong foods like garlic or onions. But sometimes, bad breath lingers or lasts a long time. That’s when it’s often …
Many people think of dentures as a problem they’ll have to tolerate one day if they need to replace damaged or missing teeth. They hear stories about people who had a …
You’re not alone if you tried using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and gave up because of intolerable side effects. Nearly half of all sleep apnea patients stop using the device …
The oral care section at a typical supermarket has dozens of toothbrush options. Do you go with a shiny, new electric toothbrush or opt for a tried-and-true manual toothbrush? …