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Oral Piercing Not as Safe as You Think

Oral Piercing Not as Safe as You Think Piercing the tongue, lips, cheeks or uvula (the tiny tissue that hangs at the back of the throat) is not as safe as some would have you believe. That’s because the mouth’s moist environment—home to huge amounts of breeding...

Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency?

Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency? Thousands of dental emergencies—from injuries to a painful, abscessed tooth—take place every day. Would you know what to do if your child had a tooth knocked out while playing outdoors? What if you had a bad toothache in the...

When Do You Need to Floss? Before or After Brushing?

When Do You Need to Floss? Before or After Brushing? The answer is … it doesn’t matter when as long as you do a good job at it! You just need to find a couple of minutes within the day that’s easy for you to focus on your flossing. You could do it in the morning,...

Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency!

Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency!  Thousands of dental emergencies—from injuries to a painful, abscessed tooth—take place every day. Would you know what to do if your child had a tooth knocked out while playing outdoors? What if you had a bad toothache in the...