Dental Health - Page 16

December 7, 2016

5 reasons your gums bleed when you brush

The night before a teeth cleaning, most of us like to get in there deep.

December 2, 2016

Wisconsin VA dentist failed to meet proper cleaning standards

The health of hundreds of veterans is in question because a dentist at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center failed to meet proper cleaning standards.

November 27, 2016

Smile pretty:How to whiten teeth without the chemicals

There’s no denying that teeth whitening has been on the rise for the past decade.

November 27, 2016

Break your child from these 7 harmful health habits

Thumb sucking, picky eating and nose picking are not only a nuisance, but they can have lasting effects on your child’s health.

November 25, 2016

Chronic gum disease tied to risk of erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is more common in men with gum disease, according to a new review of existing studies.

November 12, 2016

How to get rid of canker sores and prevent them from coming back

Canker sores are frustrating and painful.

November 3, 2016

How your next teeth cleaning might protect you from pneumonia

Aside from protecting your pearly whites, here's more motivation to squeeze in that twice-a-year teeth cleaning: It could keep you from getting sick.

October 19, 2016

CDC wants more kids to get dental sealants

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged U.S. schools Tuesday to bring in dental specialists to apply sealants on kids’ molars to help reduce cavities.

October 12, 2016

7 reasons why your face is puffy

Woke up looking like a puffer fish?

October 7, 2016

Surgery during pregnancy carries low risk

Surgical procedures during pregnancy are generally safe, new research indicates.