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Healthy snacks for healthy teeth

I tell my kids we eat nutritious snacks to keep our bodies healthy. I often neglect to tell them that good-for-you-foods are also key for healthy ... Read More »

Eat for your teeth

Want whiter and brighter teeth? Look no further than your food. Grab an apple, some carrots, a cucumber now and then and you'll scrub your stains ... Read More »

Exercise improves periodontal health

Want to know another reason -- beyond those you can already think of -- why you should keep doing all those pull-ups, running all those miles, hiking ... Read More »

Treasure your kids' teeth

My kid got a cavity. Just had it filled recently. It cost me a bundle and makes me rethink getting dental insurance. It also makes me rethink what I ... Read More »

The best times to make a doctor's appointment

Like most women I know, I schedule my annual and semi-annual exams when it works with my schedule. I know that a midday appointment at the dentist's ... Read More »

Suck on this: A lollipop that fights cavities

For the first time ever, a sweet tooth could be beneficial for... well... your teeth. A UCLA scientist has developed a lollipop that helps fight ... Read More »

False dental claims drive big dollars

When you're a young child going to the dentist, it can be scary. Not everyone feels comfortable sitting in that big chair with a huge light hovering ... Read More »

Fitz's Cool Tools: Oral-B Triumph with SmartGuide

I am officially addicted to brushing my teeth! A few weeks ago I got hold of the new Triumph with SmartGuide toothbrush by Oral-B and have been doing ... Read More »

Fearing the dentist? Get over the anxiety

If you have anxiety about going to the dentist, why is that? All that poking and prodding in your mouth by sharp instruments and possible drills can ... Read More »

Most people still aren't good at brushing their teeth

Are you good are brushing your teeth well two times per day? Not so fast, according to Dr. Paul Warren, who thinks that most people are "no good" at ... Read More »