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Do your gums bleed each time you brush or floss your teeth? You may be suffering from gingivitis, a common, mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness and swelling of your gums. Approximately 3 million cases of gingivitis are reported each year. The most common cause is poor oral hygiene and can lead

Sweet gestures can lead to tooth decay! Researchers found that feeling grateful for the actions of others, increases our desire to consume sweets. Scientists designed a series of studies triggering feelings of gratitude and measured whether participants chose sweet or savory treats. Not only did they prefer sweets, but also turned down anything that tasted

What makes you smile? Food, friends, family? National Smile Week is August 10-14. As fellow New Yorkers, it seems only fitting that it is also the last week of NYC Restaurant week, great meals certainly makes us smile. Help us celebrate! Share what makes you smile on social media, be entered and win a $100

How painful was it getting dental work done during the Paleolithic era? Very painful, according to scientists after examining a 14,000 year-old-molar, the oldest piece of evidence of the history of dentistry. Imagine having your decayed tooth probed and scraped with a pointed stone, without any anesthesia. Ouch! Fortunately, much has changed thanks to modern

July is the time to improve cleft and craniofacial awareness and show support. These conditions affect thousands of infants, children, teens and adults in the United States each year. Some are born with birth defects. Others suffer from burns, are injured in accidents and animal attacks or diagnosed with various oral/head/neck and skin diseases. Learn

Babies who breastfeed are less likely to develop tooth misalignments later on, according to a new study.  Another bonus is that children who are breastfed are less likely to use pacifiers, which can have a negative effect on the growth and development of their teeth and mouth.

Water fluoridation in the water is one of the biggest public health achievements of our time. In fact the Center For Disease Control proclaims it’s one of the top 10 health achievements of the 20th century, helping prevent cavities and tooth loss in both children and adults. Decades of studies and the experience of tens