Dr. Carla Spann received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at  Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry  in Dallas, Texas.  She offers a compassionate and conservative approach to dentistry, believing patient education is paramount to success in both resolving and preventing oral health issues. She is particularly skilled in helping fearful patients relax during their […]

10/16/15 – Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story with Dr. Catrise Austin about the importance of oral health and what you can do to improve your dental health today! For more information about Austin, visit here. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

Wait, what?! Whitening toothpaste doesn't whiten your teeth. Yeah, you read that right. Check out what actually does work.

  John Scarchilli, Scientific Communications Manager for Procter & Gamble’s Global Oral Care business talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about Crest’s HD new Pro-Health toothpaste that promises to whiten and freshen the breath. “It’s a new two-step system designed for deep cleaning and teeth whitening,” he says. “Step 1 strips away plaque and […]

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You’ve probably tried it all from whitening strips, pens and dentist visits, but what you may not realize is that just a few small changes…

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Mouthwash clearly offers certain benefits — but it’s important to know that not all mouth rinses are the same. Some store-bought mouthwashes contain a variety…

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If your gums appear dark or blackened, don’t worry, there are a number of reasons why this happened. This condition might be due to heredity,…

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A cold or the flu are common things we try to avoid catching, but did you know that cavities are contagious, too? Research has proven that…

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How well do you brush your teeth? Do you… Use soft bristle tooth brush (and change it at least every 3 months or when bristles go haywire) Use a toothpaste with fluoride Brush your teeth twice a day, one of those being prior to bed Brush all teeth surfaces (even the ones you can’t see) […]

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Practicing proper dental hygiene is important for not only the health of your teeth, but also the health of your lungs. This is especially true…

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Flossing is an oral hygiene technique that is recommended by dentists to remove food and debris from in between the teeth that can lead to…