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Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
posted: Mar. 15, 2021.
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
posted: Mar. 05, 2021.
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to see a dentist. No, really—your recurring sinusitis might stem from a decayed tooth. Tooth decay can start as a cavity, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Good Oral Health Starts Early
posted: Feb. 13, 2021.
February is Children's Dental Health Month—the perfect time to talk about the oral health of the little ones in your family. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
It's Time to Show Your Gums Some Love
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, and we heartily agree that gums deserve their own month of special recognition. After all, they play an essential role keeping teeth securely Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.
If you're intrigued by the strange and bizarre, here's one to pique your interest: geographic tongue. It's a rare condition that causes the appearance of red patches on the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.
If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.
If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Endodontic Treatment Could Save a Tooth in Crisis
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
Dental patients have amazing options for tooth replacement. Dental implants, for example, can replace the entire tooth, root and crown, giving patients a new tooth nearly as good as Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.
Even the simplest, everyday things can be challenging for a child with special needs. Dental care is no exception. If you have a child with a chronic condition that affects Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not Read moreCategory: Oral Health
