Dental Health - Page 26

October 26, 2015

8 ways to save on dental care costs

Skipping the dentist’s chair, like skipping the doctor’s office when you’re sick, to save money can have major repercussions on both your health and your wallet.

October 26, 2015

Fluoride levels in water could be lowering our IQs, study says

The CDC applauds the adding of fluoride to our water supply as one of the biggest public health triumphs of the 20th century.

October 26, 2015

Breastfeeding more than 2 years linked to infant tooth decay

Breastfeeding is credited with a long list of benefits, but one downside of extended and intensive breastfeeding may be a higher risk of cavities in baby's first teeth, according to a new study.

October 26, 2015

Afraid of the dentist? 9 tips to calm your child’s dental fears

You were probably terrified of going to the dentist as a kid, but with consistent oral hygiene, regular dental visits and the new technology now available, your kids don’t have to be.

October 26, 2015

14 surprising foods for brighter smiles

Aside from brushing, flossing and regular dental visits, eating certain foods can strengthen tooth enamel, prevent cavities, ward off gum disease, and even whiten your teeth.

October 26, 2015

Parent says dentist restrained his kid in a 'body bag' -- legally

When James Crow took his 5-year-old daughter Elizabeth to Smiles R Us in Carrolton, Georgia, he didn't expect to leave so shaken.

October 25, 2015

Dentists remove 232 teeth from Indian teen's mouth

When Ashik Gavai began struggling to bite and chew due to severe swelling on the right side of his face, he took himself to see a doctor.

October 25, 2015

Dental billing fraud is more common than you think

Everybody knows going to the dentist is important, yet half of American adults skip out on regular dental care.

October 25, 2015

Acupuncture could help in the dentist's chair

Acupuncture may provide relief for dental patients who reflexively gag during procedures like teeth impressions, according to Italian researchers.

October 25, 2015

University officials defend using dogs in dental program

Georgia Regents University officials are defending a dental school program that used dogs to test human dental implants.