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Pet Dental Care Month Play Video
February 7, 2012 6:07 PM
February is pet dental care month, and vets say your dog's teeth are just as important as yours. A local vet suggests a cleaning once or twice a year to eliminate plaque and make sure there are no growing diseases. If their teeth are neglected, infections can spread to other... more » -
Caring for your child's baby teeth: does it matter? Play Video
February 6, 2012 9:14 AM
How important is it to take care of your child's baby teeth? Sure, they'll lose them eventually, but with February being National Children's Dental Health Month , local dentists are urging you to start good oral hygiene habits early. "I do the top twice, and then the bottom twice,"... more » -
Ronald McDonald comes to you
May 19, 2011 2:32 PM
A partnership between Peak Vista Community Health Centers and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile makes dental and medical care for people under 21 years of age easily accessible. Dental days are Thursdays and Fridays. Medical days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The mobile travels neighborhood to neighborhood offering their... more » -
Bad toothaches no longer have to slow you down
March 4, 2011 12:09 PM
A toothache sent Laura Englund to the dentist. X-rays revealed that she had a decaying tooth and to fix it, she needed a specialized cap called a crown to be placed atop her tooth. "I've heard of it. Never had one," says Englund. "All I've heard were the horror stories... more » -
Women's teeth safe during pregnancy
August 13, 2010 1:17 PM
Some women are still of the belief that their babies steal calcium from their teeth during pregnancy. The American Dental Association says that's a myth. According to the ADA, the first source of calcium used by the fetus comes from a woman's diet. If a woman is not consuming... more » -
Brush your teeth: Dramatic decrease in heart disease
May 28, 2010 10:05 AM
A new study finds brushing your teeth twice a day not only keeps your breath fresh -- it may also help your heart. Researchers at University College London studied data from over 11,000 adults and found those who did not brush their teeth often had a 70 percent increased risk... more » -
Eating disorders take toll on teeth
May 21, 2010 4:07 PM
Eating disorders take a serious toll on the health of the patient, including the oral health. A lack of adequate vitamins, minerals, proteins and other nutrientsmay have the following consequences: gums and other soft tissue inside your mouth may bleed easily glands that produce saliva may... more » -
New technology helps make dentist visits a little more comfortable
April 11, 2010 11:28 AM
For some, the dentist's chair brings feelings of dread. But thanks to some high tech advances, being in the chair can take less time and much less discomfort. The Novocain numbness your dentist gives you can be annoying. So some dentists are using a new solution called Oraverse. It... more » -
New technology to help make dentist visits a little more comfortable
April 11, 2010 10:58 AM
For some, the dentist' s chair brings feelings of dread. But thanks to some high tech advances, being in the chair can take less time and much less discomfort. The Novocain numbness your dentist gives you can be annoying. So some dentists are using a new solution called Oraverse.... more » -
Recession may be grinding down more than your money
April 3, 2010 11:39 AM
The recession is making one health problem get worse. Life's daily grind can turn into a nightly one that people often don't know about until they go to the dentist. Dentists everywhere say they're seeing cases of teeth-grinding more than ever before. Since the recession began, dentists everywhere say... more » -
Recession is making one health problem get worse
April 3, 2010 11:36 AM
The recession is making one health problem get worse. Life's daily grind can turn into a nightly one that people often don't know about until they go to the dentist . Dentists everywhere say they're seeing cases of teeth-grinding more than ever before. Since the recession began, dentists everywhere... more » -
Mom's kiss can spread cavities to baby
March 30, 2010 11:01 AM
When Rachel Sarah took her daughter in for her first dental checkup a few years ago, she got a surprise. Not only did her 24-month-old have two cavities in her baby teeth, the pediatric dentist suggested she might have "caught" them from her mom. "The dentist handed me this... more » -
A kiss can spread cavities to your baby
March 30, 2010 10:48 AM
When Rachel Sarah took her daughter in for her first dental checkup a few years ago, she got a surprise. Not only did her 24-month-old have two cavities in her baby teeth, the pediatric dentist suggested she might have "caught" them from her mom. "The dentist handed me this... more » -
Teeth grinders maybe suffering from daytime stress
March 13, 2010 11:34 AM
People who grind their teeth at night may be suffering from daytime stress. Doctors say teeth grinding can wear down teeth, increase sensitivity, and cause jaw pain. German researchers examined 48 people overnight, and found those with the most daily stress -- especially work stress were most likely to... more » -
Teeth grinders maybe suffering from daytime stress
March 13, 2010 11:17 AM
People who grind their teeth at night may be suffering from daytime stress. Doctors say teeth grinding can wear down teeth , increase sensitivity, and cause jaw pain. German researchers examined 48 people overnight, and found those with the most daily stress -- especially work stress were most likely... more » -
New report sheds light on the state of children's dental care
February 23, 2010 11:59 AM
A new report sheds light on the state of children's dental care in America. The report by "the Pew Center on the States" shows that one in five children in the U.S. go without dental care every year. It also says that two-thirds of states do "not" have proper policies... more » -
New report sheds light on the state of children's dental care
February 23, 2010 11:46 AM
A new report sheds light on the state of children's dental care in America. The report by "the Pew Center on the States" shows that one in five children in the U.S. go without dental care every year. It also says that two-thirds of states do "not" have proper policies... more » -
Dentists say kid cavities on the come back
January 31, 2010 9:17 AM
Dentists are frustrated by a trend they're seeing in young patients. After years of steady decline, there's evidence that cavities are making a comeback. According to the CDC, pediatric cavities were at an all time low in the mid 90's, with 24% of kids ages 2 to 5 having... more » -
Dentists say kid cavities on the come back
January 31, 2010 9:08 AM
Dentists are frustrated by a trend they're seeing in young patients. After years of steady decline, there's evidence that cavities are making a comeback. According to the CDC, pediatric cavities were at an all time low in the mid 90's, with 24% of kids ages 2 to 5 having... more » -
Red wine or white? Teeth a fright
January 17, 2010 12:18 PM
Monika Jones, 28, loves red wine. What she doesn't love is the "monster mouth" it gives her. "I've found that red wine not only stains my teet h - it turns the inner part of my lips a dark magenta after just two glasses," says Jones, a Seattle writer.... more »
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