You’ve probably heard that thumb sucking can be harmful to your child’s mouth, but do you know why? Keep in mind that thumb sucking is completely normal in children up to a certain age. In fact, 95% of babies suck their thumb! This is because it provides them with a sense of security and a […]

Considering all the intensive conditioning, practice and training they do, most people would expect elite athletes to be… well… healthy. And that’s generally true — except when it comes to their oral health. A major study of Olympic contenders in the 2012 London games showed that the oral health of athletes is far worse than […]

Today’s dentist can not only treat most dental diseases and conditions, but can almost prevent disease completely. Our true needs as a society, however, go beyond the dentist’s chair — to the lack of availability and affordability of care for every American. That’s of grave concern to dentists — so much so that dentistry itself […]

Olivia Newton-John, now in her early 60’s, is still a fresh-faced picture of health — with a radiant smile to match. How does she do it? She does it with healthy habits learned from her German-born mother, Irene. “I love greens, and as many organic vegetables as possible,” Olivia recently told Dear Doctor magazine. “From […]