Oral Health

The Different Kinds of Bad Breath, Part 3: Sinus Breath

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Sinusitis, Sinus Infections, Oral Health, Halitosis, Post-Nasal Drip, Breath, Sinus, Bad Breath, Dentistry, Dental Health, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

I'm convinced that many people simply think bad breath is "mouth only" and can be cured with a quick brush or a breath mint. That's not the case -- there are many "types" of bad breath.

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Foods That Are Good For Your Smile

EatingWell | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Dental Health, Oral Health, Teeth Health, Bright Smile, Slidepollajax, Kerri-Ann Jennings, Eating Well, Teeth, Eatingwell, Smile, Healthy Living News
EatingWell

Last time I visited the dentist, we were having one of those awkward, mouth-full-of-toothpaste conversations.

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7 Foods For Healthier Teeth

The Huffington Post | Meredith Melnick | Posted 03.07.2012

Read More: Dental Health, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Slidepollajax, Healthy Gums, Tooth Decay, Foods Teeth, Teeth, Foods for Oral Health, Healthy Living News

We all know the basics of good oral care: brush in the morning and evening, floss each day and visit the dentist twice per year. But there are smaller...

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How To Cure Bad Breath

Posted 12.03.2011

Read More: Food, Diet and Nutrition, Video, Oral Health, Kissing, Bad Breath, Healthy Living News

By Shyema Azam for YouBeauty.com Bad breath is no laughing matter to Americans. The proof is in the estimated two billion dollars a year spent on p...

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Dental Care State By State: Where Do You Stack Up?

Huffington Post | Emma Gray | Posted 11.25.2011

Read More: Dental Care, Dental Health, States Dental Care, Healthy Living Body, Dental Habits by State, Oral Health, Healthy Living News

Growing up, most of us learned how to brush our teeth and gums, and were instructed to do so at least twice a day, without exception -- and for good r...

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CONTEST: How Does Your Healthy, Confident Mouth Open Up Your Life? Win $25K! (VIDEOS)

Posted 10.15.2011

Read More: Life Opens Up Project, Healthy Living, Oral Health, Oral B, Rachael Ray Show, Dentistry, Mouth, Brand-Slide-Show-P-and-G, Video, Contest, Crest, Life Opens Up, Slidepollajax, Inspiring Stories, Teeth, Healthy Living News

Here's the premise: The more confident you are in a healthy mouth, the better you’ll use it to open up to the world. And in return, the world will o...

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Bad Breath -- More Than Just A Pain?

Dr. Harold Katz | Posted 09.05.2011

Read More: Gum Disease, Halitosis, Bad Breath, Oral Health, Healthy Living Body, Dental Health, Periodontal Disease, Healthy Living News
Dr. Harold Katz

To most of us, bad breath is an annoyance at most. However, there are some instances where bad breath is more than just something to be mindful of.

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When Does A Toothache Become Something To Worry About?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 08.11.2011

Read More: Oral Health, Tooth Pain, Healthy Living Body, Dental Health, Toothache Pain, Healthy Living, Toothache Side Effects, Toothache Dangers, Toothache Causes, Dental, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

I do want to take this time to go over what generally causes a toothache, and discuss the (fairly remote) possibility of "dying from a toothache."

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Toothaches And Airplanes: A Terrible Combination

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 08.10.2011

Read More: Dental Health, Airplane Pain, Healthy Living Body, Air Pressure Pain, Oral Health, Airplane Tooth Pain, Dental Work, Toothaches on Airplanes, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

For many of people, being on an airplane can intensify a toothache greatly. In fact, flying can even bring out pain in a tooth that has not previously bothered you.

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10 Common Dental Problems And How To Avoid Them

The Huffington Post | Catherine Pearson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dental Health, Dental Health Problems, Dental News, Healthy Living Body, Oral Health, Personal Health, Teeth Problems, Slidepollajax, Dental, Dental Problems, Home News

For a relatively small space, your mouth has a whole lot going on, health-wise. As the Mayo Clinic (charmingly) puts it, your kisser is "teeming" with...

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Do You Have Oral Lichen Planus?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Smoking and Oral Health, Good Oral Health, Dental Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Health, Health, Oral Health Education, Oral Health America, Oral Health Statistics, Home News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Oral Lichen Planus is a condition that presents itself in the form of lesions, sores, or rashes that affect the mouth, tongue and even the lips.

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Where Are the Best Oral Health Care Products?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dental Oral Health, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Health, Dental Oral Hygiene, Hygiene Products, Oral Hygiene Products, Dental Hygiene, Home News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

If you want the best products, don't limit yourself to store shelves. Do your research, and don't be afraid to bypass stores if you find something better online.

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The Chemical Marketplace Series -- Drinking It In: Is Fluoride Good for You?

Bill Chameides | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Tooth Decay, Fluorosis, Oral Health, Public Health, Avner Vengosh, Chemicals, Consumer Products, Cavities, Chemical Marketplace, Toothpaste, Water, Health, Healthy Teeth, Tap Water, Fluoride, Consumers, Cancer, Drinking Water, Fluoridation, Green News
Bill Chameides

With nearly 200 million Americans drinking fluoridated tap water these days, is it time to ask ourselves, do we really need the fluoridation?

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Mouth Health: Are Sonic Toothbrushes Really Better?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

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Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

In my long career as a dentist, I get asked a lot about Sonic toothbrushes, and if they are really better than standard toothbrushes. Let's find out.

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Mouth Health: Your Taste Buds Explained

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

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Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

While it's unlikely that we ever put too much thought into the number of meals that we eat each day, no meal would be much of an experience at all if it were not for our taste buds.

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Mouth Health: The Skinny on Sugar Substitutes

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

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Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

While I feel Aspartame is not nearly as bad as some think, I do have to commend the commenter on pointing out Xylitol, as it is definitely something worth discussing. So thanks.

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Open Wide(r): What Our Mouths Say About Our Health

Ashley Koff | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Dental Care, Dental Health, Good Dental Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Health, Good Dental Hygiene, Good Oral Hygiene, Oral Care, Dental Hygiene, Healthy Living News
Ashley Koff

We begin digestion in the mouth, but also we establish immune health and overall health. I wanted to get a sense of optimal dental health.

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Mouth Health: The Dish on Biting Your Nails

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Biting Nails, Thomas Connelly, Finger Nails, Oral Health, Nail Biting, Nail Biting Hygiene, Health, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

As a dentist (a dentist with a blog, no less), I feel it's my duty to let you know the perils of nail biting, especially as it relates to your teeth and oral health.

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