Vision and Dental Health - Original Articles

How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

Four common health conditions that can damage your eyes, with tips on protecting your vision.

Foods for Good Vision

What are the best foods for keeping your eyes healthy? Carrots still do the eyes good, but there are lots of other choices, too. Check out our list of healthy options for keeping your eyes in top shape.

The Truth About Tooth Whitening: A Dentist Answers Your Questions

Countless products advertise their ability to brighten our smiles, but how do they work, and are they safe?

Dental Do s and Don ts: Everyday Habits for Healthier Teeth

Taking care of your teeth is essential for good oral health and a picture-perfect smile. Here s what you can do to keep your mouth free of disease and decay.

Dry Eyes in Winter: The Effects of Cold Weather and Indoor Heat

Winter is a prime season for dry eyes. Try these tips to give your eyes relief from the effects of cold weather and indoor heat.

4 Options for Filling a Cavity

These four materials can be used to fill a cavity or fix a broken tooth. Know your options before you sit down in a dentist chair.

How to Handle Bad Breath

It's not pleasant, but it is preventable. Here's how to keep a foul mouth at bay.

How to Care for Your Contact Lenses

Cleaning and storing your contact lenses as prescribed are essential in keeping your eyes free from infection. Follow these key steps.

Eat More Avocados

The healthy fats in an avocado make this fruit a skincare superstar. But that's not all it has to offer. Here are some other great benefits.

How Often Do You Replace Your Toothbrush?

An old toothbrush can put you at risk for cavities and other oral issues. Here's how to know when to toss that brush.

Cataracts: What You Need to Know

A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye, which leads to impaired vision. Most cataracts are related to aging, but some are not. Here's the whole story.

Acupressure: Give Yourself Relief

You can easily access two pressure points used widely in this ancient form of healing.

8 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist

If the guy (or gal) in the white coat makes your heart race and your palms sweat, you may end up avoiding your dental visits altogether. Here's how to get to the root of the problem so you can start taking care of your teeth again.

Have Diabetes? Tips to Protect Your Teeth

Diabetes can put you at greater risk of tooth decay, gingivitis, and periodontitis. Here's how to help keep your smile healthy and bright.

How to Tell If Your Toddler Needs Glasses

It s hard to know if your little one is having vision problems. Here, we share some telltale signs.

How to Keep Your Senses Sharp as You Age

Smell, taste, sight, hearing, and even touch. They can all dull over time, but there are steps you can take to keep them going strong.

Sippy Cups May Be to Blame for Kids' Cavities

Dentists are urging parents to say "so long" to sippy cups for their children.

5 Issues That Affect Aging Eyes

Here's a rundown of common conditions that can affect your sight, as well as steps you can take to treat, or even prevent, these problems.

Protect Your Teeth and Gums as You Age

In between visits to the dentist, take these precautions to keep your mouth in tip-top shape.

Get to the Root of Your Oral Health

Why does dental health matter? Because there's a clear link between it and the rest of your overall health.

Brush Up Your Teeth Cleaning Skills

Oral health is key. Make sure your brushing is bringing the best results.

You Can Make New Friends Later in Life

Volunteer at a school. Attend library lectures. Join a gym. Here are ways to build connection in your community.

10 Everyday Habits That Hurt Your Teeth

Do you regularly bite your nails or use mouthwash in place of floss? Your pearly whites could be paying the price.

How to Protect Your Eyes as You Age

To preserve your vision and keep your eyes healthy as you get older, take note of these warning signs.

Are You at Risk of Going Blind?

More people are experiencing serious vision problems and even blindness. Learn the risks and what you can do.

Stress Can Be Hazardous to Your Eyes

It's common knowledge that stress affects many aspects of your health. Did you know that it can impact your eyes? Learn more.

8 Mistakes Women Make in Middle Age

Avoiding exercise. Skimping on sleep. Dressing too drab. Fix these flubs, plus five other offenses.

Do Dental X-Rays Put You at Risk for Cancer?

A new study shines a critical light on the potential hazard of dental x-rays.

Update: Gum Disease, Heart Disease Connection

You've heard your oral health impacts your heart. Here's what the American Heart Association says now.

10 Habits That Hurt Your Eyes

If you smoke cigarettes or stare at a screen all day, you could be doing your peepers a disservice. Read on for eight more offenses.
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