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Do Cavities Cause Bad Breath?

Do Cavities Cause Bad Breath?

Many people experiencing persistent bad breath wonder, "do cavities cause bad breath?" The answer is yes. Cavities can indeed be a significant contributor to halitosis, or chronic bad breath. Understanding the connection between tooth decay and bad breath is crucial for maintaining optimal oral health and addressing embarrassing breath odors that can affect your confidence […]

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5 Things to Avoid After Tooth Extraction

Proper aftercare following a tooth extraction is crucial for successful healing and preventing complications that can lead to pain, infection, or delayed recovery. Understanding what things to avoid after tooth extraction can make the difference between a smooth healing process and problematic complications that may require additional treatment. At Kremer Dental Care, we provide our […]

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How to Avoid a Root Canal: 7 Essential Tips for Lifelong Oral Health

Root canals are one of the most dreaded dental procedures, often associated with discomfort, time, and expense. While modern root canals are far less painful than their reputation suggests, prevention is always better than treatment. If you’ve ever wondered how to avoid a root canal, the good news is that there are proven steps you […]

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What to Always Have In Your Home Dental Cleaning Kit

Maintaining optimal oral hygiene is essential to your overall health, and having the right tools at home can make all the difference. While regular dental visits are crucial, a well-stocked dental cleaning kit can help you take charge of your oral care routine between appointments. In this blog, we’ll highlight the top five essentials to […]

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Vaping and Oral Health: What to Know

Over the past 20 years, vaping has emerged as a “healthy” alternative to smoking cigarettes. Unfortunately, in the early days, there was very little data about the real effects of vaping. Today, we know that it can negatively impact your lungs, heart, and even brain development. This is especially alarming considering that vaping is so […]

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Fast Healing Recovery for Dental Implants & Grafting

Through years of research, doctors have learned that the body has the ability to heal itself quickly, given the right nutrition. Enhancements in medicine have resulted in Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy that enables the human body to amplify natural growth factors. This PRP therapy enables your body tissue to heal faster. Dr. Kevin Kremer sat […]

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20% Off All Dental Treatments Throughout May, 2021

It’s May, and 2021 is moving right along. As our city of Chico, our state, and our country continues to open up more and more, your local dentist in Chico is offering 20% off all dental treatments throughout the entire month of May. So, if you haven’t seen your dentist in awhile, now is the […]

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I Have a Loose Tooth. What Should I Do?

Back when you were a kid, a loose tooth would mean money under the pillow from the Fairy Godmother. This was an exciting time, and you would often wish for your tooth just to break so you could get the reward. As you grew older, a loose tooth became a nuisance. You would constantly tongue […]

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Why Are My Teeth Yellow When I Brush Them Everyday?

5 Healthy Habits for Your Mouth 


For the past few days, you have been feeling this constant ache on one side of your jaw. A trip to the dentist reveals that one of your gums is infected and will need a thorough cleaning. This serves as a wake-up call and makes you realize that you have been neglecting your oral hygiene […]

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5 Healthy Holiday Snacks

The Holiday Season is almost here, and you are probably planning how you will spend the holidays. If you ask this dentist in Chico, 2020 has been been a tough one. One thing that remained within reach for most of us was food, specifically unhealthy snacks. Raise your hand if your pant waist has increased? […]

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4 Ways to Improve Your Smile in 2020

Smiling is good for you and the people around you. A genuine smile can lift your spirits and put you in a good mood in no time. If you’re still making a resolution list for the year 2020, here’s another one— smile more! If you’re conscious about your smile, read this article to learn all […]

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Radiation Concerns from Dental X-rays - Dr. Kevin Kremer

Radiation Concerns from Dental X-rays

Many people, especially pregnant women, are concerned about the radiation affects from dental x-rays. Debbie Cobb of Health Watch interviewed Dr. Kremer to discus this exact topic. Below is the video interview and transcription, or you can watch it on YouTube. Radiation Concerns from Dental X-rays     Debbie Cobb:    00:04 X-rays can help […]

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Concerns About Jawbone Loss and Deterioration - Health Watch interview with Dr. Kevin Kremer

Concerns for Jawbone Loss and Deterioration

Recently Dr. Kremer was interview by Debbie Cobb regarding the concerns about jawbone loss and deterioration. Bone loss in the mouth is quite common, but it can be prevented. Below is the video interview and transcription, or you can view it on YouTube. Concerns for Jawbone Loss and Deterioration   Debbie Cobb:    00:05                       We don't […]

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5 Things to Avoid After a Cavity Filling

Getting a cavity filled by your dentist? We have a list of things to avoid after a cavity filling. A cavity filling is a simple dental procedure to restore the function and form of a decayed or damaged tooth. You might feel tooth sensitivity and soreness after the procedure, which is quite common. But, proper […]

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Correct way to brush your teeth

The Correct Way to Brush Your Teeth

We all know that teeth should be brushed twice a day, but most of us do not know the correct way to brush. This includes the length of time for brushing or how to hold, move and brush the teeth in a dentist-prescribed manner. Brushing teeth removes plaque from our teeth, but it also does […]

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Choosing a toothpaste

What Should You Look For When Choosing a Toothpaste?

Do you need help choosing a toothpaste? We all know that we need to brush away plaque and bacteria in order to prevent cavities and tooth decay. Plaque is that sticky material that you run your tongue over, which is full of bacteria. It’s best to brush at least twice daily, once after you eat […]

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The Effects of Soda on Your Teeth

The Effects of Soda on Your Teeth

Unfortunately, soda has become a staple item in most people’s daily diet, and is consumed on a much too frequent basis. To quench thirst and mainly taste buds, people consume sodas like Coca Cola and Pepsi, but it is not beneficial for the health of your teeth. Soft drinks contain artificial color chemicals, caffeine, aspartame, […]

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What Causes Bad Breath?

We get this question a lot… and we mean A LOT. So, we thought we’d write a little blog post about what causes bad breath. Bad breath may lead to several discomforts while talking to others. People who have bad breath problems should know the underlying reasons for controlling them effectively. In addition, you should […]

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Dental Implants vs. Dental Bridges. Which one is Right for Me?

A dental implant or dental bridges are mainly designed for fixing your missing teeth properly that can help to gain major benefits. A missing tooth may lead to several complications in your life and you should focus on replacing it to help restore your oral health. With dental technologies improving day-by-day, it is now easier […]

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How Smoking Affects Your Teeth

Most people know that smoking can cause potential health risks including cancer and you should avoid the practice for leading a healthy lifestyle. Smoking also plays an important role in inducing oral cancer, tooth decay, and tooth discoloration that can result in several discomforts. Therefore, you should know more about the effects of smoking on […]

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Reasons for Canker Sores and How To Treat Them

They're ugly, and they hurt – canker sores! A canker sore is a type of ulcer that occur inside of the mouth, lips, or tongue that can lead to several discomforts while eating food. Those who experience frequent canker sores should seek support from a health care professional, including a dentist, to know the possible […]

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5 Foods That Are Good For Your Teeth and Gums

Gums are necessary for keeping your teeth in a healthy condition. They play an important role in protecting your roots and bones and in preventing bacteria. It is necessary to take care of your gums properly to reduce unwanted health issues. Here are 5 foods that help keep your gums healthy:   Green tea Green […]

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Do I Need a Night Guard?

Are you experiencing sleepless nights? Do you wake up with a sore jaw, tooth pain and headache? A night guard might be the answer you’re looking for. Your sleepless nights and soreness may be due to teeth grinding. Teeth grinding can be resolved several ways. The most common and well-known option recommended by nearly all […]

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What Happens to Your Teeth When You Suck Your Thumb?

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex, especially in infants and young children. However, persistent thumb sucking beyond early childhood can lead to serious dental issues. While passive thumb sucking—where the thumb simply rests in the mouth—may not cause much harm, active or vigorous thumb sucking exerts constant pressure on the teeth, jaw, and roof of […]

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Instill Good Dental Habits in Your Child as Early as Possible

Philosopher Will Durant wrote, "…We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." While that observation could aptly apply to a great deal of life, it's certainly true of dental health. Strong, healthy teeth and gums are largely the result of good oral habits started in early childhood. Here […]

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Sedation Dentistry in Chico, CA

If even mentioning the dentist makes you break out in a cold sweat, it’s time to relax! Dental treatment can be a pleasant, calming, and productive experience. The answer is sedation dentistry! Thanks to a wide variety of sedation techniques, you can actually enjoy visiting your dentist. At Kremer Dental Care in Chico, CA, we […]

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3 Tips for Helping Your Kids Develop Great Tooth-Friendly Habits

Want to give your kids the best start possible for a lifetime of good dental health? The most important thing you can do is train them in effective brushing and flossing. It's more than having a nice smile and fresh breath: these hygiene tasks remove the daily buildup of bacterial plaque, the primary cause for […]

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Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!

Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, for example. A few years ago, he actually had a dentist intentionally chip one of his teeth so he could portray a homeless man more realistically. […]

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Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease

Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease takes time. If you have this destructive disease, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to undergo several cleaning sessions to remove plaque from tooth and gum surfaces. This built-up film of bacteria and food particles is primarily responsible for triggering and fueling gum disease. These cleaning sessions, which might also […]

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Hidden Sugar Can Jeopardize Your Health

It's easy to go overboard with sweets during the holiday season. But overconsumption of sugar, month after month, can jeopardize your oral and general health. A sugary diet nourishes the bacteria that cause tooth decay. Eating too much sugar over time also promotes general health problems such as diabetes and excessive weight gain. The beginning […]

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Tackling Dental Plaque

The American Dental Hygiene Association has designated October as National Dental Hygiene Month. Good dental hygiene is the best weapon against your mouth’s number one enemy: dental plaque. Plaque, a sticky biofilm that forms on your teeth, is an accumulation of bacteria, other microorganisms, food debris, and other unpleasant components. It can make your teeth […]

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FAQs About Pediatric Dentistry

Even though baby teeth are not meant to last forever, they serve some very important functions for the time they are around. Healthy baby teeth allow your child to bite and chew food, articulate sounds correctly during speech, and, of course, to smile! They also help guide the permanent teeth, which will one day replace […]

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In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage

Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples of… wait for it… excellent oral hygiene. First, at the 2016 season opener against the Broncos, Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers was spotted on the […]

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There's New Hope for a Better Understanding of Chronic Jaw Pain

Chronic jaw pain and limited jaw mobility are two common symptoms of a group of conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD or TMD). Several effective treatments have developed over the years, despite the fact that the underlying causes for TMD remain an elusive quarry for medical researchers. But we may now have a promising […]

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Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth

It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, showing how dentists help those megawatt smiles shine. In a recent interview with W magazine, Emma Stone, the stunning 28-year-old star of critically-acclaimed films like La La Land and Birdman, explained how […]

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Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!

Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such as Dexter and Arrow said in a recent interview that up to the present day, he has never had a single cavity. Yet at a routine dental visit during his […]

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Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child

A child with a chronic illness or condition often requires a lot of focus on care for their special needs. Other aspects of their health can often take a back seat — too often including dental care. Proper dental care can be a challenge for special needs children if they have diminished physical, intellectual or […]

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Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care

Proactive dental care is an essential part of childhood growth. But that care can be much harder for children with chronic health issues than for healthier children. “Chronic condition” is an umbrella term for any permanent and ongoing health issue. Asthma, Down’s syndrome, cystic fibrosis, congenital heart defects and many others fall under this umbrella, […]

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Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!

Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a nightmare… because J.Law’s breath wasn’t always fresh. “Anytime I had to kiss Jennifer was pretty uncomfortable,” Hemsworth said on The Tonight Show. Lawrence said the problem resulted from her […]

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Treating Teeth Grinding Now Could Help Prevent Excessive Tooth Wear Later

Your teeth naturally wear as you age, but you may be making it worse if you grind your teeth. Teeth grinding is a behavior that causes the teeth to gnash, grind or clench against each other generating forces greater than those produced from normal biting. These forces often result in tooth wear that cause not […]

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Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients

The American marketplace usually offers us plenty of buying choices — sometimes it seems too many. A case in point: the toothpaste aisle at your local supermarket. It can be a bit overwhelming with all the razzle-dazzle packaging and exciting claims of “Whiter Teeth!” or “Fresher Breath!” But toothpaste really isn't that complicated, if you […]

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Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection

For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest deal in sports history. But earlier that same year, Stanton suffered one of the worst accidents in baseball: He was hit in the face by an […]

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Cleaning Your Oral Appliance Extends its Life and Ensures Good Health

Oral appliances run the gamut from night guards and retainers to full or partial dentures. Millions of people depend on them for restoring or maintaining dental health. Today's user-friendly appliances reflect the latest advances in technology. But that doesn't mean you can simply "place them and forget them." Their longevity depends on taking care of […]

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Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields

Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Show, and starring roles in big-screen films. But not long ago, that familiar face was spotted in an unusual place: wearing a nasal anesthesia mask at the […]

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Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing

For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Galloway. Galloway, an Iraq War veteran and a double amputee, took a kick to the face from his partner during a recent practice session, which knocked out a front tooth. […]

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Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing

For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Galloway. Galloway, an Iraq War veteran and a double amputee, took a kick to the face from his partner during a recent practice session, which knocked out a front tooth. […]

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Curbing Dry Mouth Could Boost Your Oral Health as you get Older

There is much to contend with as we grow older, including a higher risk for dental disease. One possible contributing factor: dry mouth from a lack of saliva. Also known as xerostomia, dry mouth occurs when the salivary glands secrete less than the normal two to four pints a day. Saliva performs a number of […]

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Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win

When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain and stress, and allows you to play better. For top-seeded Canadian tennis player Milos Raonic, that extra help came in a somewhat unexpected form: a custom […]

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Consult Your Dentist for Help with Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Apnea

Sleep — you'll spend a third of your life in its blissful embrace. But it isn't a luxury: you need it as much as nutrition and exercise. An occasional bad night's sleep leaves you irritable and drowsy; a bad night's sleep every night could endanger your health. One of the most common causes for chronic poor sleep […]

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Sedation Therapy can reduce Anxiety in Children during Dental Visits

Making sure children are comfortable when visiting the dentist is an essential part of creating a lifetime habit of dental care. We recommend children start dental visits around their first birthday. But for some children this may not be enough — despite parents’ and dentists’ best efforts they may still develop an inordinate fear of […]

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Put an End to Uncomfortable and Embarrassing Cracked Mouth Corners

We’ve all had physical ailments that were more irritating than serious. The problem of skin cracking at the corners of the mouth fits into that category. Both dentists and dermatologists encounter this condition often and have a name for it: perleche, derived from the French word lecher, meaning “to lick.” The term arises from patients’ tendency […]

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The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it

A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth. The reasons for its looseness may vary. You may have experienced “primary occlusal trauma,” in which the teeth have experienced a prolonged excessive biting force beyond […]

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Test Your Knowledge: A Quiz on Dental Erosion

1. What is dental erosion? a. tooth decay; b. dissolving of tooth enamel by acids in food or drink; c. destruction of tooth material by wear; d. attacks on teeth by bacteria 2. Which of these drinks does not cause dental erosion? a. orange juice; b. cola drinks; c. water; d. energy drinks 3. Soda […]

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Lamar Odom Teeth: Overcoming Dental Fear

Professional basketball player Lamar Odom's teeth became a topic of concern due to his notorious sweet tooth. His love for candy eventually caught up with him, leading to a mouthful of decayed teeth. The six-foot-ten-inch, 230-pound hoops star admitted that he had been avoiding treatment… because he was afraid of going to the dentist! It […]

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Diabetics with Gum Disease Benefit from Coordinating Treatment for Both

If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you probably already know you’re in danger of eventual tooth and bone loss if the infection isn’t brought under control. But if you also have diabetes, the effects from gum disease could extend well beyond your mouth. Gum disease is a bacterial infection caused by plaque, a film of […]

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Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned when his son DJ’s teeth were first emerging. “His first teeth came in weak,” Ramsey recalled in a recent interview. “They had brown spots on them and they were brittle.” […]

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4 Reasons You Should Begin Your Child's Dental Visits by Age One

As a parent, you have plenty of questions about your child’s health. One we hear quite often is when dental care should begin for a child. The short answer is when their first tooth comes in, usually at six months to a year of age: that’s when you should begin brushing at home. But there’s […]

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Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids

When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to make it fun for the toddler. “The best thing with kids is you have to make everything a game,” Nancy recently said in an interview with Dear Doctor TV. […]

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Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair

As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted on instagram. The clip shows the superstar songstress — along with her adorable three-year old daughter Blue Ivy — flossing their teeth! In the background, a […]

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TV Host Maria Menounos Diabetes Journey

Maria Menounos, an independent filmmaker, actress, and co-host of the daily entertainment news program Extra, has long been aware of the challenges of diabetes. In fact, Maria Menounos's diabetes is a topic she often speaks about, sharing her personal experiences and insights on managing the condition. Her father, Constantinos, a Greek immigrant, was diagnosed with type […]

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Keep an Eye on Your Child's Primary Tooth Loss

When children begin losing their primary (“baby”) teeth, it’s a rite of passage — a sign that childhood is transitioning to future adulthood. And while it’s a normal part of dental development, it does bear watching for abnormalities. Primary teeth are like deciduous tree leaves in that it’s their nature to shed and give way […]

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Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene

A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to be… a dentist! That’s right, the sexy star of TV’s Modern Family actually was only two semesters shy of finishing a dental degree in her native Columbia when […]

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Ways You Can Minimize Tooth Sensitivity

If you have ever suffered from tooth sensitivity, you know all too well how real the pain can be — anything from a slight twinge to pain that can be downright excruciating. Sensitivity may be experienced several times throughout the day or just every once in a while. However, as we say, a little knowledge […]

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No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding

Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who hasn’t posted snaps of themselves in the dentist’s chair than who has. Yet the pictures recently uploaded to Twitter by Mark Salling, the actor and singer […]

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Take Extra Dental Care Precautions While Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy

A “perfect storm” of dental disease could be brewing for your teenager undergoing orthodontic treatment. As braces or other appliances complicate hygiene efforts, newly erupted permanent teeth and changing hormone levels could also increase their susceptibility to tooth decay or gum disease. Here are a few tips for helping your teenager maintain healthy teeth and […]

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Grandpa Knows Best: How Kristi Yamaguchi Manages Her Kids' Oral Health

When Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi wanted to help her kids develop good oral health habits, the gold-medal-winner made good use of a family connection: Her father Jim Yamaguchi is a practicing dentist in the San Francisco Bay area who treats her entire brood. As she said in a recent interview, when she suspects the […]

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Keep a Close Eye on Your Child's Fluoride Intake

Fluoride has been proven to strengthen tooth enamel against decay. That’s why it’s not only added to toothpaste and other dental products, but also to drinking water — in nearly three-quarters of U.S. water systems. While research has eased most serious health questions about fluoride, there remains one moderate concern. Too much fluoride over time, […]

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Take a Lesson From Hockey Player Mike Bossy

It might seem that adults who play aggressive, high-contact professional sports (ice hockey, for example) have the highest chance of sustaining dental injuries. But for many — like NHL hall-of-famer Mike Bossy — their first injured teeth came long before they hit the big time. “The earliest [dental injury] I remember is when I was […]

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Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath

We all experience the occasional bout of bad breath from dry mouth or after eating certain foods. Chronic halitosis, on the other hand, could have an underlying health cause like periodontal (gum) disease, sinus infections or even systemic illnesses like diabetes. Anyone with persistent halitosis should undergo a thorough examination to determine the root cause. […]

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Saving a Baby Tooth is the Best Option for Permanent Tooth Development

Our “baby” teeth begin appearing around six months of age — by age 10 or 13, they’ve largely been replaced by our permanent teeth. Though their lifespan is relatively short, baby teeth play an important role in our dental development. In fact, saving a damaged baby tooth is an extremely important treatment goal even though they will […]

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Meet Brady Reiter and You'll Believe in the Tooth Fairy!

The Tooth Fairy has been easing the process of losing baby teeth for hundreds of years — at least 500 years according to one authority on the subject. Her name is Brady Reiter, and while she looks only age 11 in earth years, she is actually a 500-year-old Tooth Fairy; at least she plays one […]

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Warning: Sugar Can Be Dangerous to your Health

Look around and you’ll find warning labels on lots of household items: alcoholic beverages, drain uncloggers, pesticides and pool toys (not to mention cigarettes and chainsaws). Now, California lawmakers are proposing to add one more item to the list: sugary soft drinks. A bill to that effect recently passed the California state Senate, and is […]

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Taylor Hicks: I Should Have Worn a Mouthguard!

Some train intensively for months ahead of time, so they can achieve peak performance during the season; others simply enjoy occasional pick-up games with friends. But here’s something all athletes, both amateurs and professionals, should know: Dental accidents in sports can happen at any time, and the consequences of not wearing the proper protective equipment […]

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New Study Shows Custom-Made Mouthguards Cut Concussion Injuries in Half

Concussion in athletes is a topic that’s getting lots of attention recently — not only in professional leagues, but also at the level of high school, collegiate and amateur sports. Helmets are being increasingly used in both contact and non-contact sports, like skiing and biking. But when you’re looking for quality gear that gives you […]

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TV Wellness Guru Jillian Michaels Discusses Breaking Her Two Front Teeth

As America's toughest trainer on the hit television program The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels helped people learn that they hold the power to change. And if anyone knows about the power of changing oneself, it is Jillian Michaels. In her recent interview with Dear Doctor magazine, Jillian discusses her childhood, the trauma of being overweight as a teenager […]

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What Dental Device Does TV Host Vanna White Keep on her Nightstand?

Here's an interesting tidbit of information on Wheel of Fortune host Vanna White: like many people, she grinds her teeth at night. In a detailed interview with Dear Doctor magazine, Vanna explained how she had to replace a filling in a back tooth several times because of her grinding habit. Eventually, she had her dentist make her a nightguard […]

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Top 5 Symptoms of Gum Disease

Do you have gum disease? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about half of the adults in America have a mild, moderate or severe form of this disease. But if you’re 65 or older, your chance of having it goes up to 70 percent! Periodontal (gum) disease is sometimes called a “silent malady” […]

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What Dental Device Does TV Host Vanna White Keep on her Nightstand?

Here's an interesting tidbit of information on Wheel of Fortune host Vanna White: like many people, she grinds her teeth at night. In a detailed interview with Dear Doctor magazine, Vanna explained how she had to replace a filling in a back tooth several times because of her grinding habit. Eventually, she had her dentist make her a nightguard […]

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Reducing the Risks and Effects of Dental Sports Injuries

Sports are an important element in human society — besides providing enjoyment they also build discipline, teamwork and character. But sports activities, especially for children and teenagers, also carry the risk of physical injury — and your teeth and mouth aren’t immune. About 22,000 mouth injuries occur annually in individuals under the age of 18. […]

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Good Oral Hygiene Made All the Difference for Ballroom Dance Star Cheryl Burke

Growing up with a dentist stepdad, Cheryl Burke of Dancing with the Stars heard a lot over the years about the importance of good oral hygiene — in particular, the benefits of using dental floss. “My dad would say, ‘make sure you floss,’ but I never really listened to him. I was very, very stubborn,” Cheryl told Dear […]

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The Importance of the Age One Dental Visit

Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that all children have their first dental visit by the age of one? You might be surprised by this recommendation, since most children do not have many teeth at this age. However, it is important to start your child early on the path of […]

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From Model to Mogul, Kathy Ireland Maintains a Sparkling Smile

You may have seen Kathy Ireland on the cover of Sports Illustrated, but did you know that she is now a business mogul? Through it all, Ireland has kept her model good looks, and that includes a bright, glowing smile. In a recent interview with Dear Doctor magazine she said that keeping her smile has required ongoing maintenance […]

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Identifying the Source of Mouth Pain Leads to More Efficient Treatment

You have a toothache… or do you? That's not a facetious question — sometimes it's difficult to determine if it's your tooth that hurts, your gums or both. It's even difficult at times to pinpoint which tooth may be hurting. This is because the pain can originate from a variety of causes. Determining the cause […]

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Learn About Living the Life You Love with Designer Nate Berkus

Design expert and television celebrity Nate Berkus has definite ideas about how to live. In a recent interview, he explained his ideas on design. He also talked about health, and how he keeps his teeth and mouth healthy. From an initial design makeover that he did eight years ago on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Berkus has […]

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Prevention is the Key in the Fight Against Periodontal Disease

Billions of bacteria live in each of our mouths, sharing a common environment with teeth and soft tissues. Most of the time, they coexist in symbiotic balance. But sometimes that balance becomes disrupted, leading to a destructive condition known as periodontal disease. From the Latin peri (“around”) and the Greek odont (“tooth”), periodontal refers to the tissues that are […]

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The Tiger and Mike Tyson's Tooth Gap

Mike Tyson's tooth gap has become part of the athlete-turned-celebrity’s signature look. During his two-decade career as a professional boxer, the former heavyweight champion has been known for both giving—and occasionally receiving—knockout punches. But the story of how he lost one set of front teeth is a bit more unusual. In a recent interview with […]

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Oral Cancer Overview: What You Should Know

Cancer is never a pleasant topic. Yet, rather than wish it away, many people have chosen to take an active and positive role in the prevention and early detection of the disease. Did you know that you and your dentist, working together, can help identify a major class of cancers in the early stages? Let's […]

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Shaquille O'Neal Sleep Apnea: How the NBA Star Raised Awareness

You may think snoring is a minor problem, but it can be a lot more than that. Just ask hoops star Shaquille O'Neal, whose rambunctious snoring bothered his girlfriend enough for her to suspect a health problem. Her observations eventually led to Shaquille O'Neal's sleep apnea diagnosis of moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which occurs […]

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Which is Better for Cleaning Your Teeth: Ultrasonic or Hand Tools?

Dental plaque (a film of bacteria that forms on your teeth) is known to be the main cause of periodontal (gum) disease. When the bacteria settle on your teeth they form a whitish film called biofilm. Those that are not removed cause formation of “pockets,” areas of separation between the teeth and their surrounding gums, […]

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Can Oral Appliances Help You Get A Good Night's Sleep?

Do you snore? You can admit it. Most everyone does, from time to time. But if snoring becomes a frequent and disturbing feature of your nighttime routine, it may be more than just an annoyance. Did you know that excessive snoring — when accompanied by irritability and depression, daytime sleepiness and confusion, and/or several other […]

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Oral Health Tips: Brush Up On A Great Smile

Some of the most important lessons parents and caregivers can give their children involve teaching and demonstrating good oral health habits. The following tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are some ideas for helping you keep your children's teeth healthy. Start cleaning teeth early. As soon as a child's first tooth […]

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Nancy O'Dell Speaks Out On Her Experiences With Pregnancy Gingivitis

When it comes to sensitive gums during pregnancy, Nancy O'Dell, the former co-anchor of Access Hollywood and new co-anchor of Entertainment Tonight, can speak from her own experience. In an interview with Dear Doctormagazine, she described the gum sensitivity she developed when pregnant with her daughter, Ashby. She said her dentist diagnosed her with pregnancy gingivitis, a condition that […]

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What Florence Henderson Learned From Her Impacted Teeth

Life lessons are learned in the most surprising places. This is no different for celebrities. Take, for example, Florence Henderson, an actress, singer, philanthropist, author and star of the hit television series, The Brady Bunch. As she told Dear Doctor magazine, her experience with having four impacted wisdom teeth removed — at the same time — “...only made […]

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Iron Chef Cat Cora: Protecting Your Children's Teeth Starts Early

When Cat Cora is not doing battle as the first female chef on the Food Network's hit series Iron Chef America, she is busy caring for the needs of her four active young sons. This includes monitoring the food they eat and their oral hygiene habits. The busy chef, restaurateur, author, philanthropist and television personality recently […]

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