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Preventive dental care or dental checkups include cleaning and examining teeth for cavities or tooth decay. It is recommended that children receive regular preventive dental care…

HHC is making great strides for children’s oral health in Brooklyn A new pediatric clinic is to open at Woodhull Hospital. Cumberland Health Center Exceeds Federal…

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton was recently seen for the first time since her hospitalization. The details of her health were kept under wraps and she…

open mouth with mercury dental fillings Pregnant mother with mercury study findings A disturbing new study reveals a link between mercury vapor released from mercury dental…

Inflammation of the gums during pregnancy Studies show that up to 75% of pregnant women suffer from gum inflammation. Hormonal fluctuations can cause mild gum inflammation…

DefinitionA tooth extraction is a procedure to remove a tooth from its gum socket. It is usually done by a general dentist, oral surgeon or periodontist.…

open mouth with mercury dental fillings Pregnant mother with mercury study findings A disturbing new study reveals a link between mercury vapor released from mercury dental…

By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children’sGoing to the dentist and taking your kids to the dentist can bring up a lot…

It’s a recurring question in aesthetic medicine practices, and a visit to Internet message boards shows it’s one that doctors and patients have been asking for…

Periodontal disease can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and dementia. Regular flossing, along with brushing, is critical to preventing periodontal disease. Image: Canstock Periodontal…