American Dental Association
The American Dental Association is your advocate for a healthy
mouth for life. Nearly 7 out of 10 dentists in the U.S. are
ADA members. As doctors of oral health, one of our primary
goals is to help you defend against oral disease. Oral health
is an important part of your overall health, so it’s important that
you and your family practice daily preventive care such as... More
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Amanda Lingerfelt 05/14/2012 -
Is teeth grinding a problem only among adults?
Adults are not the only people who grind their teeth. Children can also suffer from teeth grinding,... Full Post 05/11/2012 -
What procedures help treat malocclusion?
A malocclusion is a bad bite, which means teeth are crowded or crooked. In some cases, the upper... Full Post 05/11/2012 -
How is an abscessed tooth diagnosed?
There are several signs that you may be experiencing an abscess. Those are: pain swelling... Full Post 05/04/2012 -
When should I seek immediate help if I have an abscess?
If you are experiencing an abscess, visit your dentist as soon as possible. That's because if... Full Post 05/04/2012 -
What is an abscessed tooth?
An abscessed tooth is an infection caused by tooth decay, periodontal disease or a cracked tooth.... Full Post 05/04/2012 -
janice jones
How does oral cancer begin?
Oral cancer can affect any area of the oral cavity including the lips, gum tissue, check... Full Post 05/03/2012 -
Can I have a dental x-ray if I'm pregnant?
Being pregnant comes with many responsibilities—and oral hygiene is no exception. For most... Full Post 05/03/2012 -
What are the health risks of gum disease?
There are a number of health problems associated with gum disease, an infection of the tissues that... Full Post 05/03/2012 -
What are the risks of jewellery or piercings in the mouth?
A pierced lip or tongue may look cool, but it can be dangerous to your health. That’s because... Full Post 05/02/2012 -
Will dentures increase my risk for oral health problems?
As long as you continue to take care of your mouth, dentures shouldn't increase your risk for oral... Full Post 05/02/2012 -
What are the most common oral health problems?
The most common oral health problems are cavities and gum disease. Our mouths are constantly at... Full Post 05/02/2012 -
What increases my risk for oral health problems?
Cavities aren't just for kids. The changes that occur with aging make cavities an adult problem,... Full Post 05/02/2012 -
Christina Duncan
What are the most common oral health problems in women?
Everyone should practice good oral hygiene but sometimes women have special oral health needs and... Full Post 04/26/2012 -
Dr. Joshua Barkhordar 04/26/2012
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View AllDr. Oz’s Sharecare Website helps inform consumers
Sep 18, 2011
By Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
In 2009, Dr. Mehmet Oz and Jeff Arnold and created a website to... Full Post
American Dental Association out to stop Tooth Whitening "Shops"
Aug 21, 2011
By: Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
A few years ago, I wrote about a tooth whitening "shop" I saw at... Full Post
