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Here's How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 24, 2019.
Henry Ford famously said a customer could have any color they wanted on their Model T “as long as it was black.” Those days are over—today’s cars and trucks Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 04, 2019.
Here’s the bad news about periodontal (gum) disease: It’s a leading cause for tooth loss. Even worse: Half of adults over 30 will have some form of it during Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
posted: Nov. 24, 2019.
When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
posted: Nov. 14, 2019.
Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
posted: Oct. 25, 2019.
The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
posted: Oct. 15, 2019.
Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Quest for a Dental Implant Might Be Interrupted by Bone Loss
posted: Oct. 05, 2019.
Years ago, disease or trauma robbed you of one of your teeth. At the time you might have opted for an affordable solution, like a partial denture. But now Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
posted: Sep. 15, 2019.
Calling someone "long in the tooth" is an unflattering way of saying they're getting old. The phrase refers to the effects of gum recession, in which the gums pull Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.
Compared to other dental restorations—a few of which have been around for over a century—implants are a relatively recent development. But even though it's just now entering its fourth Read more -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.
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 -
You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.
One of the key parts to an effective oral disease prevention plan is practicing daily oral hygiene to remove dental plaque. Both brushing and flossing are necessary for cleaning Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.
Once upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures