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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

Oral piercings have become a cool form of self-expression, but unfortunately they can also be a health hazard. In some cases you could crack a tooth if you bite down too hard on the piercing and repeated clicking of the jewelry against teeth can cause tooth damage. More seriously oral piercings can lead to infections