Oral Health Basics

Protect your smile during a disaster

When you think about a natural disaster, your oral health is likely not the first thing you consider. However, it is important to keep these tips in...

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How to Deal with Dental Anxiety

What keeps people from getting the preventive dental care they need for a healthy smile? More than 1 in 4 Americans (27%) who’ve bypassed care admit...

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The Importance of Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Awareness

Contributed by: Dr. Zachary Brian, UNC Adams School of Dentistry April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and serves as an important reminder for all of...

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Better Dental Visits for Kids with Autism

With the All Smiles Shine app, you can prepare for upcoming visits to the dentist to make the experience less stressful for children with...

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The Diabetes and Oral Health Connection

This National Children's Dental Health Month, we want to highlight how diabetes and oral health can be connected for children. Approximately 352,000...

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The Benefits of Sealants: Smiles for Kids Grant Spotlight

Primary, or "baby," teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a...

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When do you Need a Root Canal?

The roots of your teeth have narrow openings called canals containing blood vessels and nerve fibers that provide nutrition and sensation to your...

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Proper Oral Health Techniques

Brush Up on Proper Teeth Cleaning Daily brushing and flossing are the best ways to take care of your teeth and gums between visits to the dentist....

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Bad Breath

Bad breath (the medical term for which is halitosis) is an embarrassing but incredibly common oral health problem. In fact, it is estimated that bad...

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Make brushing fun for kids!

Starting good oral health care habits early is key to get your family into the routine of brushing twice a day and flossing daily. The more fun you...

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Oral Health Resolutions

Many people make resolutions every New Year — but only 8% actually keep them. Be part of that elite group with these easy-to-keep resolutions that...

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Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a condition that causes individuals to clench, grind, or gnash their teeth as a result of stress, anxiety,...

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