The Basics of Dental Implants
While dental implants can replace missing teeth, patients should talk to their dentist about the pros, cons and costs before deciding.
Know How Gum Disease Happens and How You Can Resist It
Periodontal disease can sneak up on you. It’s never too late or too early to know and address the signs to protect your oral health.
Toothache? Get Assistance and Relief for Tooth Pain
Here’s why toothaches happen, how to feel better ASAP, when to visit the dentist and what to do when your pain is unbearable.
Teeth-Grinding: Get Help for Pain and Discomfort
Know the signs and causes of bruxism, which can hurt your teeth, jaw and more over time.
Root Canals and Dental Crowns: What to Know, What to Expect
Here’s why people get root canal therapy and dental crowns, and what the experience is like.
Brushing Your Teeth the Right Way
Get the most from your tooth-brushing time.
Vaping and Your Oral Health
Vaping harms the whole body, including your teeth and gums. Free programs can help you quit.
How Gum Disease Can Hurt Your Pregnancy
Here's how to keep gum disease from having a bad impact on pregnancy, childbirth and your baby.
How to Stop Bad Breath
Bad breath (also known as halitosis) comes from certain foods, lack of oral hygiene, gum disease, dry mouth, tobacco, or medical problems.
Don't Ghost Your Dentist
Stay on top of oral health and overall wellness when you make the most of your dental appointment.
What to Expect When Returning to the Dentist
As dentists reopen their practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are being provided with resources, guidelines and safety protocols from both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Centers from Disease Control (CDC) for how to move forward.
How to Care for Your Dentures
Keep your dentures clean and in good shape.
Tobacco Makes Your Mouth Unhealthy
Using tobacco is always bad news, including for your teeth and gums. Get help with quitting.
FAQs About Oral Health During Pregnancy and Infancy
Understand special oral health concerns during pregnancy, dental benefits for pregnant women and babies, and more.
Why Flossing Is Good for You
Use dental floss once a day for healthy teeth and gums.
Get the Most Out of Your Dental Benefits
Dental coverage is an important part of maintaining your overall health. So prioritizing dental coverage should be a no-brainer, right? We think so!
What to Do if You’re Afraid of the Dentist
If you avoid the dentist because of possible pain or discomfort, these tips can help.
What Is Antimicrobial Mouthwash?
Antimicrobial mouthwash kills bacteria to control or reduce bad breath, gingivitis, plaque and tooth decay. It requires a prescription.
Oral Cancer: What You Need to Know
All about signs, screening, detection and prevention of oral cancer.
Do You Drink Bottled Water?
Why pay extra for something that doesn't help?
Diabetes and Oral Health
A dentist can find signs of Type 2 diabetes during a regular check-up. That's important to help protect your teeth, gums and whole body.
A Caregivers' Guide to Oral Health for People with Disabilities
Here's how caregivers can protect oral health.
FAQs: Pregnant Women and Gum Disease
Gum disease is a special concern when you are pregnant.
Five Teeth-Staining Foods and Four Tricks to Fight Back
There are many common foods and drinks that can break down enamel and stain your teeth. This can also help cause tooth decay and other issues.
Nutrition and Oral Health — Why You Should Assess Your Diet this National Nutrition Month
Our food choices have a direct connection to another important part of our overall well-being — our oral health.
Oral Health Tips for Valentine's Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the opportunities for a sugar rush are endless — from conversation hearts to chocolate samplers to pink drinks with sugared rims, our countertops are awash in pink and sweets. But while it’s fun to enjoy these alongside your favorite person or romantic comedy, it’s also important to remember these oral health tips.
