Sports and Dental Issues
Avoid Diver's Mouth Syndrome This Summer

Before you go scuba diving, see your dentist because this sport can lead to jaw joint pain, gum tissue problems, or "tooth squeeze"--pain in the center of the tooth caused by the changing pressure. All of these symptoms add up to "diver's mouth syndrome," a condition of the mouth that is caused by the mouthpiece and by the air pressure change involved in scuba diving.  > > >

Men's Oral Health
Taking Care of Your Teeth

Although most people have some oral health problem at some point in their lives, men of all ages are more likely than women to have more periodontal disease. A recent survey found that 34 percent of males aged 30 to 54 had periodontitis, compared to 23 percent of females. And, 56 percent of males aged 55 to 90 have periodontitis compared to 44 percent of females.  > > >

Call 1.800.SMILE.33 on June 29
Ask Dentists Your Oral Health Questions for Free

More than 100 dental experts will be available on Friday, June 29, 2007, to provide free dental advice and answer questions about oral health through the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) SmileLine, a non-profit, toll-free national dental health hotline. The 16th annual SmileLine will take place on Dental Awareness Day in conjunction with the AGD’s 55th Annual Meeting & Exhibits in San Diego, from June 27-July 1, 2007.  > > >

FAQs: General Dentists

General dentists are the primary dental care providers for patients of all ages. They can treat you and your entire family and care for your overall oral health. This is crucial to your total health! Your general dentist takes responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and overall coordination of services to meet your oral health needs. If you need a specialized dental procedure performed, your general dentist may work with other dentists to make sure you get the care you need.  > > >