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Richard Price

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Richard H. Price, D.M.D. is currently a national spokesperson and Consumer Advisor for the American Dental Association, a position he has held for 20 years.

Dr. Price has close to one thousand media appearances to his credit, including The Today Show, Oprah, CBS Live, 20/20 and all local newscasts in Boston.  He has also been quoted in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and the Boston Globe.  In addition, Dr. Price authored a newspaper column, “Dentist’s Diary,” in the Boston Herald for five years.

Dr. Price is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.



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  • American Dental Association Spokesperson

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article

  • Richard Price
    Richard Price of American Dental Association answered:
    Can my child have laser teeth whitening?
    I would not use laser whitening on my kids. The pulp (which contains the nerve) of your...  Full Post
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    Richard Price of American Dental Association answered:
    Are there natural ways to whiten my teeth?
    The less surface stain teeth you have the whiter your teeth will look. Tobacco, coffee, and ea can...  Full Post
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    Richard Price of American Dental Association answered:
    How much baking soda and lemon juice do I use to whiten teeth?
    Personally, I wouldn't use either to whiten my teeth. Lemon juice is much too acidic to apply...  Full Post
  • Richard Price
    Richard Price of American Dental Association answered:
    How can root canals be prevented?

    Anything that preserves the health of the nerve of the tooth prevents root canals.

    Things that injure the nerve might be disease (deep cavity (cavities)) or trauma to the tooth.

    So, be sure to bush and floss (yes, I know; boring, but it works) and be sure to wear a seat belt to prevent the teeth

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    Richard Price of American Dental Association answered:
    How does plaque cause tooth decay?

    Plaque (that almost invisible bacteria laden stuff the dentist is always telling you to brush and floss away) left on the teeth habours bacteria that produce acids that leach out mineral just below the surface of the tooth producing "sinkholes".

    If the minerals are not put back (there are ways

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    Richard Price answered:
    What is plaque?
    Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and gums. Following a meal or snack, the bacteria in plaque release acids that attack tooth enamel. Repeated attacks can cause the enamel to weaken, eventually causing tooth decay.

    Many of the foods we eat cause plaque bacteria to produce...  Full Post
  • Richard Price
    Richard Price answered:
    What causes my gums to recede?

    Here are some things that can cause gum recession (when the gums shrink, or pull away from, the teeth):

    • periodontal (gum) diseases - brushing your teeth too hard or using a hard-bristled toothbrush
    • trauma to gum tissues, such as a sports injury
    • prominent tooth roots or attachment muscles can
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