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The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
posted: May 19, 2022.
Here’s a sobering statistic: you have a 50/50 chance over your lifetime for developing periodontal (gum) disease. And it’s much more serious than irritated gums: if not treated aggressively you Read more -
Here's What To Do for Sports-related Mouth Injuries
posted: May 09, 2022.
Children love to be active, and need to be to grow up healthy. But participating in sports and similar physical activities does harbor a risk for injury—especially involving the mouth.Many Read more -
What to Do About Your Child's Toothache Before Seeing the Dentist
posted: Apr. 29, 2022.
If your child begins complaining of tooth pain without an accompanying fever or facial swelling, it’s likely not an emergency. Still, you should have us check it—and the sooner the Read more -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But just Read more -
Take These Steps to Better Your Chances of Beating Oral Cancer
posted: Apr. 09, 2022.
During the time it might take you to eat a meal, meet someone for coffee or watch your favorite television show, someone in the U.S. will die from oral cancer. Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Mar. 30, 2022.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in other Read more -
Some Blood Pressure Medications May Affect Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 20, 2022.
If you’re taking medication to regulate your blood pressure, you may be familiar with some of the general side effects, like nausea, drowsiness or dizziness. But some blood pressure drugs Read more -
Veneers Played a Big Role in Ben Affleck's 'Action Hero' Look for 'Armageddon'
posted: Mar. 10, 2022.
Director Michael Bay wanted a certain "action hero" look for the protagonists of his blockbuster disaster movie Armageddon. So, he urged one of the stars, Ben Affleck, to get in Read more -
Home Whitening Kits are Safe and Effective, if Used the Right Way
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.
You’re satisfied with your smile appearance except for one thing — your teeth aren’t as white and bright as you wish they could be. So, you’ve decided to do something Read more -
4 Situations Where a Crown Could Improve an Existing Tooth
posted: Feb. 18, 2022.
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 gold Read more -
Understanding Dental Insurance: The 3 Types of Plans
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Health insurance is an important part of life, helping to even out the high costs of medical treatment. Without it, many of us would find it extremely difficult to financially Read more -
Serena Williams' Call for Help: What Every Parent Should Know About Teething
posted: Jan. 29, 2022.
Celebrities use Twitter to connect with their fans—promoting their next project, sharing big news and, yes, throwing a little shade. Occasionally, though, a tweet reveals something deeply personal about your Read more -
Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
posted: Jan. 19, 2022.
What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although their Read more -
Promote Dental-Friendly Habits in Your Kids For Long-term Oral Health
posted: Jan. 09, 2022.
What's a habit? Basically, it's a behavior you consistently perform without much forethought—you seemingly do it automatically. They can be good (taking a bath every day); or, they can be Read more -
Transform 'Smile Zone' Teeth With Composite Resins
posted: Dec. 30, 2021.
As far as your appearance goes, the most important teeth you have are those in the “smile zone.” These are the teeth most visible when you smile—and the ones that Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Dec. 20, 2021.
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 documentary Read more