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Teeth Whitening: Know Your Options
posted: Jul. 29, 2018.
There are many reasons why teeth may need a whitening treatment to achieve an appealing brightness: what we eat and drink, natural aging, genetics, and the lack of dedication Read more -
Need an Effective but Affordable Tooth Replacement? Look at a Flexible RPD
posted: Jul. 19, 2018.
People with missing teeth have more replacement options than ever before, including the ever popular but often more expensive dental implant. But there has also been an expansion of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Jul. 09, 2018.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Crown Differences Could Ultimately Affect Your Cost
posted: Jun. 29, 2018.
Crowns are a mainstay of cosmetic dentistry used to improve your smile’s appearance in a variety of situations. Not all crowns are alike, though — and the differences could Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What You Can Do to Support Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Jun. 19, 2018.
Your child’s teeth and gum development is truly a wonder. In just a little more than two decades they’ll gain and lose one set of teeth, while the subsequent Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
posted: Jun. 09, 2018.
June is the month when lots of important events happen—like weddings, graduations, and family get-togethers. When the weather turns balmy and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: May 30, 2018.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Questions You Should Ask Before Undergoing Adult Orthodontics
posted: May 20, 2018.
Think you're too old to have your teeth straightened? While we automatically pair “teenager” with “braces,” at least one in five orthodontic patients are adults. And there's many more Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss
posted: May 10, 2018.
There’s more to teeth than meets the eye. Hidden beneath the visible crown are the tooth’s roots set within the jawbone, secured and protected by the gums from bacteria Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
posted: Apr. 30, 2018.
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth. The Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Apr. 20, 2018.
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Let Sports or Energy Drinks Rob you of Your Teeth's Enamel
posted: Apr. 10, 2018.
In the sports world, athletes are always looking for an edge. And it’s not just college or professional sports—even Little Leaguers are focused on enhancing their performance. That’s why sports Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Mar. 26, 2018.
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
posted: Mar. 18, 2018.
When you're first startled awake in the middle of the night by a loud, gritting sound emanating from your child's room, you may have two questions: how can such Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Mar. 03, 2018.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more -
How to Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Hygiene Habits
posted: Feb. 16, 2018.
February marks National Children's Dental Health Month. It’s important for children to form daily oral hygiene habits early, but how do you get little ones to take care of Read moreCategory: Oral Health
