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New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
posted: Nov. 08, 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 -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.
The humble squirrel—darlings to some, bird feeder-robbing nuisances to others—has its own month. Since 1995, the Squirrel Lovers Club of Chicago has celebrated October as Squirrel Awareness Month to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
posted: Sep. 29, 2020.
There have been vast improvements over the years in various methods to restore diseased, damaged or missing teeth. A lot of this is due to better restorative materials that Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Improve Your Smile With These Dental Enhancements
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.
In case you missed it, September is Self-Improvement Month. Don't fret if you weren't aware—we're not sure how the ninth month acquired this celebration of positive human development either. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
You might be noticing some changes as you get older: You're getting winded easier and you're wondering why book or magazine print has suddenly shrunk (it didn't). Perhaps you've Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.
There's ample evidence tobacco smoking increases your risk for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But the same may be true for electronic cigarettes (E-cigs): Although millions have turned Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Aug. 10, 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 -
Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
If all goes normally, we have most of our permanent teeth as we enter puberty. Except, though, when it doesn't—sometimes incoming permanent teeth don't fully erupt, often because there's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Interceptive Orthodontics: Stopping Poor Bites Before They Develop
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
Approximately 4 million tweens and teens are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment for a poor bite (malocclusion) that can cost their families thousands of dollars in braces or clear aligners. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
Dental implants are far and away the most “tooth-like” restoration available today for missing teeth. Not only do they look real, they also mimic dental anatomy in replacing the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
The amount of sugar your child consumes has a huge bearing on their tooth decay risk: The more they take in, the higher it is for this destructive disease. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
Bad news at your last dental visit: You have a decayed tooth. And not just in the enamel—the decay has invaded the tooth's inner pulp and the resulting infection Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures