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A Toothless Tiger?
posted: May 11, 2015.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What Are Baby Teeth, And Why Do They Come Out?
posted: Apr. 24, 2015.
Many youngsters look forward to finding a surprise under their pillow after a visit from the “tooth fairy.” This fable may comfort children who wonder why their first teeth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why braces improve oral health
posted: Apr. 23, 2015.
While visiting your trusted Fremont dentist, Richard Ta, DDS, for braces is a great way to improve the look of your smile, braces do more than just improve your appearances. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
For Michael Buble, the Show Must Go On... Even Without the Tooth
posted: Apr. 09, 2015.
What happens if you’re right in the middle of a song, in front of an arena full of fans… and you knock out a tooth with your microphone? If Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
6 FAQs About Orthodontics
posted: Mar. 25, 2015.
Maybe you had braces as a child, or you are thinking of having your own (it's never too late) or your child's teeth straightened through orthodontia. But how much Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Hilary Duff's Chipped Front Teeth Repaired with Veneers
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
Many Hollywood luminaries use porcelain veneers to enhance their smiles. Take actress and singer Hilary Duff, who, according to People magazine, had veneers placed on her two front teeth Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Differences Between Crowns and Bridges
posted: Feb. 26, 2015.
Whether your teeth are badly damaged or missing altogether, at Richard Ta, DDS, your trusted Fremont dentist, you will be given a few options for replacing your teeth. Two of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Removing Teeth Could Improve an Orthodontic Outcome
posted: Feb. 23, 2015.
Teeth crowding is a difficult bite problem (malocclusion) that often involves the entire jaw structure to be evaluated. Normally occurring when the jaw doesn’t have adequate space for normal Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Kristin Cavallari's "Spaghetti Catcher" - First Step To A Winning Smile
posted: Feb. 13, 2015.
Kristin Cavallari's flawless smile has been featured on TV, film and magazine covers. But the 25-year-old actress and reality-show personality didn't always have a perfect set of teeth. In Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Like the Drill? Now There's Drill-Free Cosmetic Dentistry
posted: Jan. 29, 2015.
If you have a tooth that just doesn't look good because of decay or injury, a porcelain laminate veneer is probably a good way to make it look as Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Care For Your Teeth After a Teeth Whitening Procedure
posted: Jan. 23, 2015.
Congratulations! You’ve just undergone your first teeth whitening procedure, and you finally have the radiant, beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. If you’re anything like most patients who receive whitening treatment, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Jan. 14, 2015.
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Four Signs Of Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 06, 2015.
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common, yet dangerous mouth disease that is caused by a lack of proper oral hygiene. When the bacteria in the mouth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Orthodontic Headgear: What It Is and Why It May be Needed
posted: Dec. 30, 2014.
Most of us are quite familiar with what traditional braces look like. But occasionally we see more complex-looking devices being worn by young orthodontic patients: thicker wires that extend Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Baseball and Braces: Joe Girardi's Bargain
posted: Dec. 26, 2014.
Sometimes, we all need a bit of prompting to do what's good for us. When Serena Girardi, the 10-year-old daughter of New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, needed to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Facts About Those Amazing Wonders Called Teeth
posted: Dec. 11, 2014.
Each part of the human body is an intricate wonder. Take your teeth, for example: they’re so woven into everyday life we don’t notice them, yet they each work Read moreCategory: Oral Health