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DENTALLY DANGEROUS DANCING

For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Galloway. Galloway, an Iraq War veteran and a double amputee, took a kick to the face

ORAL HEALTH IN MEN

It’s become evident in oral health studies that perhaps the single most dangerous factor to a man’s oral health is his attitude. In short, men routinely take the “strong, silent” approach, seeing their dentist or doctor less frequently than women, and often only when there

WHY LOVEBIRDS HAVE BETTER TEETH

Being struck by Cupid’s arrow can be good for your teeth. According to University of Queensland researcher Grace Branjerdporn, finding a soul mate puts a smile on your face in more ways than one. “We studied how the dynamics of our romantic relationships affect our

READ THE LABEL: 61 DIFFERENT NAMES FOR SUGAR

As consumers, we are becoming better at reading food labels and ingredient lists. You may be trying to limit added sugar in your diet as one way to prevent cavities. But what happens when sugar is labeled so it is unrecognizable on packaged foods? Here

DIABETES AND ORAL HEALTH

Diabetes and Oral Health Problems The more severe form of gum disease is called periodontitis. When you reach this stage, your gums begin to pull away from your teeth. Pockets form between your teeth and gums. These fill with germs and pus, and deepen. When

SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

Mouthguards aren’t just for adults! Remember to add a mouthguard for each child to your list of school supplies. Protecting your child’s head, jaw and teeth, even for seemingly non-contact sports, is very important. Mouthguards not only protect the teeth. They may also prevent serious

WHO URGES CURBS ON ONLINE FOOD MARKETING TO CHILDREN

Governments must do more to protect children from sophisticated online methods used to market unhealthy foods to them, the World Health Organization in Europe said in a report released Friday. By using digital analytics and geo-location data, companies were defining their audience with great precision,