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DENTAL HEALTH October 27, 2015

How chewing gum improves your mouth's health

Have a mouth full of cavities?

DENTAL HEALTH October 26, 2015

‘Soul Surfer’ gets a new smile

Bethany Hamilton’s life changed forever when she survived a shark attack at 13 years old. Now a professional surfer, she tells Dr. Manny how a new smile has helped her regain her confidence

GERIATRIC HEALTH October 26, 2015

Sleeping in dentures doubles risk of pneumonia in elderly, study says

A new study on oral health and hygiene has found that elderly patients who wear dentures during sleep are at a higher risk for developing pneumonia than those who removed them.

Cavities October 26, 2015

Caregiver training may help mentally disabled adults with dental care

Helping adults with developmental disabilities brush and floss their teeth is often hard for paid and unpaid caregivers, but family members could be in extra need of training, a new study suggests.

Cavities October 26, 2015

Unexplained cavity? Your workout may be to blame

Runners and triathletes are pretty dang healthy, right? Ok, they may have a busted-up knee or hip here and there, but other than that they’re doing better than most people. Well, it turns out that non-athletes may have a leg up in one area of wellness: oral health.

DENTAL HEALTH 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.

DENTAL HEALTH 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.

Breast Feeding 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.

Healthy Mama 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.

DENTAL HEALTH 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.

Children's Health 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.