Can what really causes bad breath include diseases? Yes. While poor dental hygiene accounts for most cases of halitosis, bad breath can sometimes be a signal for an ... Read More
Dental & Oral Health
DIY Recipes For A Whiter, Brighter Smile
I’m a coffee addict! I’m talking about your ‘likely not to give a sip’ until I’ve had my cup of Joe kind of girl. Of course, along with finding delight in my daily dose of jolt ... Read More
Hidden Dangers Of Biting Your Nails & 3 Ways To Stop It
Call it nervousness or a bad habit, but this habit of biting your nails can be harmful to your health. For starters, biting your nails can raise your risk of catching a cold or ... Read More
Tooth Truths: 10 Reasons Your Gums Bleed
You know it’s important to brush and floss regularly. But, even the best brusher and flosser may discover bleeding gums during their daily routine. It’s time to hash out the truths ... Read More
Do You Really Need To Floss? Yes!
A beautiful smile does a lot for you. Studies show that smiles make us more attractive, lower stress, elevate our mood and make us look younger! But, what have YOU done for your ... Read More
STUDY: Rare Gum Disease Prevalent In Black Children
A study from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine highlights a rare gum disease targeting African-American children. If you have young children, you already know a bit about “the ... Read More
#WeSeeYou: The First Black Valedictorian From The Very First Dental School
It's one thing to graduate. It's another thing to be valedictorian. And it's something even more special with you make history by doing the first two. Graduate Tera Poole did just ... Read More
Stick Out Your Tongue: Here’s What Your Tongue Color Really Means
Sticking your tongue out at the doctor to say "Ahhh" seems like a routine thing to do when you go to the doctors office. Oftentimes, it often seems pointless because the doctor ... Read More
What Your Lips Reveal About Your Health
They say the eyes don’t lie, but apparently our lips don’t either. You can apparently tell a lot about your health from the appearance of your lips. Subtle signs that we overlook ... Read More
Prescription Painkillers For Chronic Pain Get Stricter Guidelines From CDC
Hoping to stem an epidemic of drug abuse tied to prescription narcotic painkillers such as Oxycontin, Percocet and Vicodin, federal officials on Tuesday issued tough new ... Read More
UPDATE: Four-Year-Old Girl Suffers Brain Damage After Going To Dentist
A four-year-old girl can no longer walk, talk, eat or see after a trip to the dentist to have a tooth removed. UPDATE as of July 25, 2017 -- Bethaniel Jefferson, the dentist was ... Read More
Bootsy Collins: The Funky Tooth Fairy
William "Bootsy" Collins, known by some of his nicknames like, "Casper the Funky Ghost" to "Bootzilla," and "The world's only rhinestone rockstar monster of a doll" is one of the ... Read More
Could Your Child Be Prone To Periodontal Disease?
In this informative Q&A session, our expert answers some of our most reader requested health questions. ... Read More
Is Periodontal Disease Contagious!?!
In this informative Q&A session, our expert answers some of our most reader requested health questions. ... Read More