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Perimenopause Changes Your Gums, Your Saliva, and Your Risk of Tooth Loss: Most Women Don't Know Until It's Too Late

Falling estrogen levels during perimenopause reduce saliva production, thin and sensitize gum...

America Is Cutting Ultra-Processed Foods But Nobody's Talking About What They Were Doing to Your Teeth

Ultra-processed foods items like packaged snacks, sweetened drinks, fast food, and processed bread...

Microplastics Are in Your Blood and Lungs: Are They in Your Dental Products Too?

Historically, some dental products have contained microplastic particles, usually polyethylene...

Dentists Have Thoughts About Mouth Taping And They're Not What Wellness Influencers Are Saying

Mouth taping, placing tape over the lips during sleep to encourage nasal breathing is trending in...

The Longevity Crowd Is Obsessed With Their Oral Microbiome: Here's What That Actually Means for Your Cleanings

The oral microbiome is the community of bacteria, fungi, and viruses living in your mouth. The goal...

Chronic Stress Is Destroying More Than Your Sleep: Here's What Cortisol Is Doing to Your Gums

Millions Are on Ozempic and Wegovy: Here's What Those Drugs Are Quietly Doing to Your Teeth

Delta Dental Illinois Members: Does Your Plan Actually Cover Two Cleanings a Year?

Delta Dental Illinois plans cover two preventive cleanings per calendar year at 100 percent for...

Your Delta Dental Colorado Benefits Are About to Expire: Here's What to Use Before They Do

Most Delta Dental Colorado plans reset on January 1. Unused benefits including annual maximum...