Dental Health

Get expert guidance on maintaining oral health, preventing dental problems, and understanding dental treatments.

After Gum Disease: What You Can Do

If you've been diagnosed with gum disease, several effective treatments can help stop its progress and protect your teeth.

Are Your Dental Treatments Really Necessary?

Some dental treatments may not be needed, especially when staining gets mistaken for decay during standard exams.

Dental Ingredients to Avoid

Check which dental product ingredients like artificial sweeteners and dyes might be worth avoiding for your health concerns.

Dental Probiotics and Gum Health

Probiotic lozenges may help balance mouth bacteria and reduce plaque buildup for healthier gums and teeth.

Dental Problems Caused by Smoking

Smoking damages your teeth and gums in serious ways, from gum disease and tooth loss to oral cancer and cavities.

Diabetes and Oral Care

People with diabetes face higher risks of tooth decay, gum disease, and dry mouth when blood sugar isn't controlled well.

Diabetes and Your Teeth

High blood sugar weakens your immune system and increases your risk of gum disease and other dental problems.

Facial Bone Loss and Your Teeth

How osteoporosis and jaw bone loss can weaken your teeth and affect dental health.

Holistic Dental Techniques

Holistic dentistry uses biocompatible materials instead of toxic metals to protect your overall health while treating your teeth.

Home Dental Products to Avoid

Some popular home dental products can damage your teeth and gums if used wrong or too often.

How Safe Are Dental Sealants?

Dental sealants are generally safe for most people, though some debate exists over trace BPA chemicals in the coating material.

Oral Habits and Dental Damage

Smoking and grinding your teeth can cause serious dental damage, but both habits can be managed with the right steps.

Oral Health Risks for Preterm Birth

Pregnant women with gum disease may lower preterm birth risk through a non-surgical dental procedure, according to recent research.

Straight Teeth in Six Months

Get straighter teeth in half the time with new clear bracket systems that cost less and hurt less than traditional braces.

The Mercury Detox Procedure

How mercury from dental fillings enters your body and what the detox procedure does to remove it.

What Schools Can Do for Oral Health

Schools can improve children's oral health by limiting sugary drinks and teaching good dental habits, especially when parents don't at home.

Your Diet and Dental Problems

How your everyday food and drinks attack your teeth, from sugar and acids to seemingly healthy fruits.