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Know the Facts to Reduce Your Child's Teething Discomfort
posted: Oct. 26, 2017.
The arrival of your child’s first set of teeth is a natural and expected process. But that doesn’t mean this period of development, commonly known as teething, is an Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
posted: Oct. 11, 2017.
Have you heard about interceptive orthodontics? This type of early intervention could benefit perhaps 10â??20% of children who need orthodontic treatment, making a positive impact on tooth and jaw Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
posted: Sep. 26, 2017.
Here’s a sobering statistic: you have a 50/50 chance over your lifetime for developing periodontal (gum) disease. And it’s much more serious than irritated gums: if not treated aggressively Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: Sep. 11, 2017.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Back-to-School Is an Excellent Time for a Dental Checkup
posted: Sep. 03, 2017.
A new school year is right around the corner. Here's something to add to your back-to-school list: Schedule a dental visit for your child. There are several good reasons Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Aug. 19, 2017.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
posted: Aug. 04, 2017.
One of the keys to a healthy mouth is daily oral hygiene. These tasks have one objective: remove plaque, a thin film of bacteria and leftover food particles, from Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Jul. 20, 2017.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Common Sources of Fluoride You Might Not Know About
posted: Jul. 05, 2017.
In the early 1900s, a Colorado dentist noticed his patients had fewer cavities than the norm. He soon found the cause: naturally occurring fluoride in their drinking water. That Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Jun. 20, 2017.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Include Limitations on Sugar in Your Tooth Decay Prevention Strategy
posted: Jun. 05, 2017.
We’ve waged war for decades against tooth decay through oral hygiene and the increasing use of fluoride, nature’s “super weapon” against this disease. And yet, tooth decay remains a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: May 28, 2017.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Lasers Beginning to Change Some Root Canal Procedures
posted: May 13, 2017.
As in other parts of medicine, lasers are beginning to change the way we provide dental care. More and more dentists are using lasers to make earlier diagnoses of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Apr. 28, 2017.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Let Sleep Apnea Ruin Your Sleep - or Your Health
posted: Apr. 13, 2017.
Sleep apnea is more than an annoyance. This chronic condition not only interferes with your alertness during the day, it may also contribute long-term to serious issues like cardiovascular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
posted: Mar. 29, 2017.
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
