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Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
posted: Feb. 25, 2021.
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of them, Read more -
X-Ray Radiation Exposure is Much Less than Daily Environmental Radiation
posted: Feb. 15, 2021.
X-rays are an important diagnostic tool in dentistry because of their ability to penetrate and pass through body tissues. Because they penetrate at different speeds depending on tissue density (shorter Read more -
Love Your Heart, Love Your Gums
posted: Feb. 05, 2021.
This month there are hearts everywhere we look, so it's fitting that February is designated as American Heart Month. We join with the American Heart Association in the goal of Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: Jan. 26, 2021.
Not long ago, the most affordable option for total tooth loss was a removable denture. Dentures, prosthetic (false) teeth set in gum-colored acrylic plastic bases, can effectively restore function and Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Jan. 16, 2021.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, 40- Read more -
Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown
posted: Jan. 06, 2021.
Millions of Americans rely on dental insurance to help them better afford dental care. Depending on the benefit package, an insurance policy can be useful in restoring dental health compromised Read more -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 27, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young adults. Read more -
A Partial Denture Can Restore a Smile Marred by a Few Missing Teeth
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.
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 option.What's Read more -
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Dec. 07, 2020.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used car; Read more -
Treating Gum Disease may Require Invasive Procedures
posted: Nov. 27, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease causes more than simple gum swelling—this bacterial infection can harm and destroy your teeth’s supporting structures, including the bone. Its aggressiveness sometimes requires equally aggressive treatment.Gum disease Read more -
New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.
Your child could hit a speed bump on their road to dental maturity—tooth decay. In fact, children are susceptible to an aggressive form of decay known as Early Childhood Caries Read more -
Reduce Sugar Consumption - for a Healthier Mouth and Body
posted: Nov. 07, 2020.
Tooth decay doesn't appear out of nowhere. It begins with bacteria, which produce acid that softens and erodes tooth enamel. Without adequate enamel protection, cavities can develop.So, one of our Read more -
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
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 nightmare… Read more -
Understanding the Aging Process Leads to More Effective Orthodontics
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
If you’ve ever looked at younger photos of yourself, you’re sure to notice differences with your present appearance. Of course, your basic features might appear much the same. But maybe Read more -
4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
Brushing and flossing daily, and dental visits at least twice a year: These are the essential things you should be doing to protect your teeth and gums against dental disease. Read more -
The Before, During and After of Root Canal Treatments
posted: Sep. 28, 2020.
Root canal treatments have suffered a bad rap over the years—and undeservedly. While we applaud root canal therapy for the millions of decayed teeth the procedure has saved, the worn-out Read more