The importance of maintaining dental hygiene is emphasized from the time most people are small children. Indeed, parents start early by cleaning kids' teeth the moment the first one pushes its way ...

The Virginia Dental Association claims the dental hygienist shortage in Virginia is a workforce and public health crisis. But members of the Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association reject that ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at the dentist last week and the hygienist, whom I had never met before, mentioned she had a new grandchild. I naturally congratulated her and asked the polite questions: sex, ...

Toothpaste, manual and electric toothbrushes, floss, mouthwash, and tongue scrapers commonly feature in people’s oral hygiene routines. People also use different types of braces, aligners, and ...

Most people know that good oral hygiene -- brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits -- is linked to good health. Microbiome researchers offer fresh evidence to support that conventional wisdom, ...

The advice from dental experts for keeping your teeth clean sounds simple enough: Brush twice a day and floss. But choosing among the many products available to help you do this can be daunting.

It's important for you to take good care of your teeth and gums while you're pregnant. Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that boost the risk of developing gum disease which, in turn, can affect the ...

If you don’t have dental insurance, but you still want to make sure to get an annual cleaning, there are ways to get affordable (even cheap) dental care without putting a big dent in your bank account ...

It's normal and healthy for infants to suck their thumbs, fingers, pacifiers, or toys. Object sucking gives children a sense of emotional security and comfort. But if thumb sucking continues beyond ...

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