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When Is It Time To Consider Braces
posted: Dec. 02, 2015.
Orthodontics helps many children, teens and adults achieve healthy, straight, attractive smiles. Are you considering braces for your child or even for yourself? When should an orthodontic evaluation happen, and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Simple Procedure Could Reduce Biting the Inside of Your Mouth
posted: Nov. 20, 2015.
Somewhere between bites during a recent meal, the inside of your cheek found itself in the way of your teeth. You winced with pain at the resulting bite, and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
posted: Nov. 05, 2015.
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diabetics with Gum Disease Benefit from Coordinating Treatment for Both
posted: Oct. 21, 2015.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you probably already know you’re in danger of eventual tooth and bone loss if the infection isn’t brought under control. But if you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
posted: Oct. 06, 2015.
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There’s no specific thing," Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Care Early in Life can Impact Oral Health in our Later Years
posted: Sep. 21, 2015.
Our bodies are constantly changing as we age. Although the most rapid development occurs during childhood and adolescence, our bones, soft tissue and bodily systems will continue to change, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: Sep. 13, 2015.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Periodontal Treatment Can Preserve Your Overall Health
posted: Sep. 02, 2015.
You know that taking care of your mouth is important for your overall health, but did you know that the way you take care of your teeth and gums can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 29, 2015.
One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Aug. 14, 2015.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cleaning Around Implants Crucial to Protecting Them from Loss
posted: Jul. 30, 2015.
Unlike the natural tooth it replaces, a dental implant is impervious to decay. But don’t think that means you can relax your oral hygiene habits — even though the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Jul. 15, 2015.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Teeth Whitening: Know Your Options
posted: Jun. 30, 2015.
There are many reasons why teeth may need a whitening treatment to achieve an appealing brightness: what we eat and drink, natural aging, genetics, and the lack of dedication Read more -
History of Dental Implants
posted: Jun. 24, 2015.
If you are in the market for a new tooth, you may know that today's modern dental implants are highly successful. But dental implants have come a long way since Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
posted: Jun. 15, 2015.
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Implant Process can be Shortened, Depending on the Tooth Type
posted: May 29, 2015.
Dental implants are considered the premier option for tooth replacement. While all implant procedures follow the same general concept — a titanium post surgically inserted into the jawbone with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures