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4 Situations Where a Crown Could Improve an Existing Tooth
posted: Aug. 06, 2017.
Porcelain crowns have been used to restore problem teeth since at least the early 20th Century. Crown technology has gradually progressed from the early use of precious metals like Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jul. 22, 2017.
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Avoid These 4 Health Problems with One Simple Denture Practice
posted: Jul. 07, 2017.
Dentures can be an effective and affordable solution for people who've lost all their teeth. With them a person can once again eat nutritiously, speak clearly and smile confidently Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: Jun. 22, 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 -
Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
posted: Jun. 07, 2017.
A child with a chronic illness or condition often requires a lot of focus on care for their special needs. Other aspects of their health can often take a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: May 23, 2017.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
New Saliva Test may Help Identify Oral Cancer Earlier
posted: May 08, 2017.
A half million people are diagnosed every year with oral cancer. While other cancers are more prevalent, oral cancer is among the most dangerous with only a fifty percent Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Apr. 30, 2017.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Facial Nerve Pain can be Managed with Effective Treatment
posted: Apr. 15, 2017.
Life would be harrowing if we had no ability to feel pain. Although experiencing it is unpleasant, pain's purpose is to alert us to something wrong in our body. Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Mar. 31, 2017.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Factors Besides Oral Hygiene that Influence Your Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Mar. 16, 2017.
Tooth decay is one of the world's most prevalent diseases — and one of the most preventable. We've known the primary prevention recipe for decades: brushing and flossing daily, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Mar. 01, 2017.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Partial Denture Can Restore a Smile Marred by a Few Missing Teeth
posted: Feb. 14, 2017.
Dentures in one form or another have been around for centuries. Although dental implants have earned a well-deserved prominence of late, the denture still remains a viable tooth replacement Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Royal Fix
posted: Jan. 30, 2017.
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
posted: Jan. 22, 2017.
If you've undergone treatment for periodontal (gum) disease, you know how involved it can be. After several sessions of plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) removal, your swollen, red Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Jan. 07, 2017.
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures