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Seniors have many options for fixing gaps in smiles caused by damaged, decayed, or missing teeth. Two popular choices are partial dentures and bridges. Each device can restore the look …

Courtney Sands couldn’t escape the throbbing ache in the back of her mouth. The Pennsylvania mom needed root canals and crowns for two molars to get rid of the pain-triggering …

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is gaining recognition as a valuable tool in dental care, particularly for children and seniors. This liquid has been used for decades in other countries and …

Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis and hand tremors that affects my grip strength and makes brushing my teeth difficult. I’ve read that electric toothbrushes can help make the job …

Retirement is a time to relax, travel, cultivate your hobbies and spend time with loved ones. However, it’s important not to let your health fall by the wayside during this …

Apical periodontitis The researchers also found that many had apical periodontitis, which is inflammation around the tip of the tooth root. This type of inflammation can be caused by a …

Specialist dental surgeon Dr Theo Sioutis has urged women to pay attention to changes inside their mouth as a result of decreasing levels of hormones Mood changes are often considered …

A long legislative campaign to provide adults on Medicaid with preventive dental care ended with Gov. Chris Sununu signing the legislation on Friday. “This is something that has been talked …

Avoid sugary foods. Brush your teeth twice a day. See the dentist twice a year. Our whole lives, we’ve been told those are the keys to good oral hygiene. But …

Oral health is an integral part of everyone’s overall health. However, daily management of good oral hygiene is not always easy or possible for everyone. Children, as well as older …