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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Oct. 24, 2021.
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Straightening Your Teeth Could Rejuvenate Your Smile
posted: Oct. 14, 2021.
Advanced cosmetic dental techniques are helping people around the world achieve their dream smiles. But long before many of these procedures existed, straightening teeth with braces could make a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Clear Aligners: Another Option Besides Braces for Moving Teeth
posted: Oct. 04, 2021.
Advances in technology often lead to greater choices for things like automobiles or smartphones. In recent decades, advances in orthodontics have given families another choice besides braces for straightening Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
See Your Dentist First Before Using a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Sep. 24, 2021.
Are your stained teeth bumming you out? There's good news—you can transform that dull and dingy smile yourself with a tooth whitening product. There are dozens of over-the-counter whitening kits Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Russell Wilson's Funny Video Aside, Removing Wisdom Teeth is No Laughing Matter
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
There are plenty of hilarious videos of groggy patients coming out of wisdom teeth surgery to keep you occupied for hours. While many of these have turned everyday people Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Removing a Tooth Could Help Correct This Particular Bite Problem
posted: Sep. 04, 2021.
Dentists extract millions of teeth each year, mostly because of disease. But sometimes a healthy tooth is removed to gain a more favorable, long-term dental health outcome. An example of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile
posted: Aug. 25, 2021.
Besides straight and translucent teeth, an attractive smile has another important component: balance. In a great smile, the visible areas of the teeth and gums are in balanced proportion Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Implants Could Help Preserve Bone After Tooth Loss
posted: Aug. 15, 2021.
Losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Celine Dion Overcame Her Smile Obstacle
posted: Aug. 05, 2021.
For over three decades, Celine Dion has amazed audiences and fans with her powerful singing voice. Best known for her recording of "My Heart Will Go On," the theme Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Surgical Cleft Correction Candidate for a Modern Day Miracle
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
Once consigned to an extraordinary divine intervention, the term "miracle" is often used today for anything out of the ordinary. But even if the usage has become a little Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Disappearing Tooth Gap - Michael Strahan Pulls an Epic April Fool's Prank
posted: Jun. 26, 2021.
If you're a fan of former NFL player and current host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan, then you're well aware of his unique smile feature—a noticeable gap between Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
posted: Jun. 16, 2021.
Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person's health like wound healing and vision. It could also cause Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Jun. 06, 2021.
Here's the bad news: One of your teeth has tooth decay. But here's even worse news: The decay has entered the pulp and root canals in the heart of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
posted: May 27, 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 -
Overcoming Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting an Implant
posted: Mar. 18, 2021.
Introduced to the United States in the 1980s, dental implants have quickly become the go-to restoration for tooth replacement. And for good reason: they're not only incredibly life-like, they're Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
posted: Mar. 08, 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