How to Get Rid of Bad Breath
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About 1 in 4 people worldwide experience bad breath, according to the Cleveland Clinic — but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it.Discover the most common causes of bad breath (halitosis) and some tried an…
Learn MoreTooth Abscess: What It Is, Stages, Symptoms & Treatments
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve ever experienced a toothache, you know how distracting the pain can be. Focusing at work or school, and getting a good night’s sleep, can become next to impossible.But if the toothache is caused by …
Learn MoreCanker Sores in Children
What are canker sores?They’re small, painful, crater-like nuisances that sprout on the tongue, on the inside of the cheeks or mouth tissues behind the lips. The sores are usually white, gray, or yellowish with a red rim and last up to two weeks. (Some…
Learn MoreBrushing
You know you need to brush your teeth and floss every day. But do you know how to get the most out of it? Even if you think you mastered brushing and flossing in grade school, you may still have a few things to learn.What kind of toothbrush should I b…
Learn MoreHow To Fix a Broken Tooth So You’re No Longer in Pain
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who has ever had a tooth crack or break knows the sinking feeling that follows because it almost certainly means an urgent trip to the dentist.While the enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance…
Learn MoreDental Grills
Got 30 down at the bottom, 30 mo at the topAll invisible set in little ice cube blocksIf I could call it a drink, call it a smile on da rocks– NellyFrom GrillzI got my mouth lookin’ something like a disco ball.– Rapper Paul Wall from GrillzWhen a ra…
Learn MoreWhat Is Meth Mouth? Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that has been around for a long time, creating multiple health issues for users.But there is another downside to this drug: It can ravage the dental health o…
Learn MoreKids’ Dental Health: Quiz
1. You should start brushing your child’s teeth as soon as the first one appears.____True____False2. According to the American Dental Association, when should you schedule your child’s first dental appointment?a. At 1 yearb. Before the child’s first b…
Learn MoreWhat is a Tooth Abscess?
Kaye Wellborn* will never forget her first — and last — abscessed tooth. The San Francisco Forty 49ers had just won the Superbowl, and a huge, exuberant crowd was celebrating in the street where she was house-sitting. “I was already in so much pain …
Learn MoreDentists: How to Find One
Whether you’re moving to a new city or working up the courage to schedule your first checkup in years, you don’t want to trust your teeth to just anyone.Here’s how to find a dentist who’s right for you.
Get advice from family and friends. A recommenda…