Archive for the ‘ Oral Health Tips ’ Category

National Dental Hygiene Month 2013

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ADHA – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – rustytanton “…This year’s National Dental Hygiene Month will feature a national radio media tour…” See full article on ADHA Commentary: This is the 4th annual National Dental Hygiene Month, sponsored by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company (makers of Orbit® sugar-free gum). […]

Halloween Candy: A Tooth’s Worst Nightmare!

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Natural Gumption – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – JefferyTurner “What kid doesn’t love to stuff his face with every halloween candy he can possibly imagine?” See full article on Natural Gumption Commentary: It’s that time of year again.  The craft and costume stores are full of parents and children getting their costumes together […]

Does Your Child Have A Discolored Tooth?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Marielaina Perrone – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – august allen “A discolored tooth can be a real worry for many parents.” See full article on Marielaina Perrone Commentary: This article contains a useful guide to why teeth discoloration occurs with children and what you can do about it.  The color of the tooth […]

Cough Syrup and Tooth Cavities

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Marielaina Perrone – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Rakka “Many cough drops and liquid medications contain a variety of ingredients that make you and your child more susceptible to tooth decay…” See full article on Marielaina Perrone Commentary: If you’ve ever taken a slug of cough syrup before you went to bed (or […]

Eight Tips for Keeping Plaque in Check

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Best Dentist News – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – eperales “Have you ever noticed that your teeth feel a little…well, fuzzy at the end of the day?” See full article on Best Dentist News Commentary: This is a good article with tips for what to do about dental plaque, a biofilm, usually a light yellow, that forms […]

Dental Health Essential for Overall Quality of Life

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Creators.com – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – by SalFalko “Throughout our lives, good dental health is critical for well-being.” See full article on Creators.com Commentary: This is a personal account by Dr. David Lipschitz, the author of the book “Breaking the Rules of Aging” on his experience and opinion on the value of dental health […]

Dental Health and Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from WebMD – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – fiahles “Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time.” See full article on WebMD Commentary: The man pictured to the right is grinding his teeth on a night out but most people only suffer from grinding their teeth during sleep, according to this […]

Do you have a cracked tooth?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Colgate – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – olalindberg “Cracking a tooth may be easier than you think.” See full article on Colgate Commentary: This is a solid, practical article on what to do if you think you have a cracked tooth – and how to avoid one.  It contains a list of symptoms […]

Women urged to maintain periodontal health during pregnancy

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Medical News Today – Image Courtesy of  Flickr –  Black Photo Studio “New clinical recommendations … urge pregnant women to maintain periodontal health…” See full article on Medical News Today Commentary: This article offers a warning for pregnant women.  The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the Eur0pean Federation of Periodontology (EFP) are […]

A Sweet Treat That Protects Your Smile

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ShareCare – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – DBduo Photography “Here’s a sweet treat that may actually be good for your teeth: dates…” See full article on ShareCare Commentary: This is a treat of an article – something sweet that you can count on to help with your oral health.  Dates have, among […]