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Dental & Oral Health
7 Surprising Foods That Stain Your Teeth
You already know about the teeth-staining potential of things like coffee and wine. But did you know your favorite fruit salad, those dashes ... Read More
Mom's Head-To-Toe Guide To Staying Healthy
Children. Family. Friends. Errands. Work. Church. Dinner. Karate lessons. Bake sales. Moms routinely juggle long lists of to-dos from all ... Read More
Energy & Sports Drinks Can Damage Your Teeth
Irreversible tooth damage? From sports drinks? A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry found that an ... Read More
The Great Debate: Manual Vs. Electric Toothbrushes
Is it the perceived superiority of electric toothbrushes over manual toothbrushes that appeals to consumers? Or is it our obsession with ... Read More
Do Dental X-Rays Cause Brain Tumors?
A new study from Yale Medical School suggests that bitewing X-rays may be dangerous. A new report, published in the in the April 10 issue ... Read More
The Best Dentist-Approved Toothpastes
The toothpaste aisle always seems to have something new in it, but toothpaste that only clean your teeth are SO old news. "Companies are ... Read More
Why Should I Bother Flossing?
(BlackDoctor.org) – We know, we know, you don’t like to floss. But here’s a little secret: it's not that high up on anybody else's list of ... Read More
9 Things Your Teeth Want You To Stop Doing
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Too bad your teeth can't speak for themselves. If they could, they would definite sit you down and hand over a ... Read More
Wisdom Tooth Surgery: Is It Safe?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Like any surgery, wisdom tooth extraction carries risks. The most common complication -- permanent nerve damage causing ... Read More
What’s Your Mouth Trying To Tell You?
What are the top oral health warning signs? Did you know that your mouth can signal health concerns in other parts of your body? Some ... Read More
5 Essential Fixes For A Funky Body
Bad breath, musty underarms, stinky feet...even those down-below parts. All of us have the occasional body part that smells less than ... Read More