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Unlike Brad Pitt, You Didn't Mean To Chip Your Tooth. We Can Still Fix It
posted: Oct. 30, 2021.
It's not unusual for serious actors to go above and beyond for their roles. They gain weight (or lose it, like Matthew McConaughey for True Detective). They grow hair—or Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What You Can Do To Reduce Gum Problems While Wearing Braces
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.
Wearing braces can ultimately give you a healthier and more attractive smile. In the short-term, though, your gums in particular may be in for a rough ride. While we're all Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
If You Find Flossing Too Difficult, Try a Water Flosser
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.
Dental plaque, that gritty bacterial film coating your teeth, is the top cause for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. You can see and feel a lot of it—but Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Clear Aligners: Another Option Besides Braces for Moving Teeth
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.
Advances in technology often lead to greater choices for things like automobiles or smartphones. In recent decades, advances in orthodontics have given families another choice besides braces for straightening Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Implants Could Help Preserve Bone After Tooth Loss
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Lingual Braces: A Third Choice for Moving Teeth
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.
First, there were braces; then came removable clear aligners—both great ways to straighten teeth. But braces with their metal brackets and wires aren't the most attractive look. And, although Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Fear the Root Canal - It Could Just Save Your Tooth
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.
Root canals often get a bum rap. Although the procedure saves millions of teeth every year, it's often erroneously portrayed as an unpleasant experience. And if that wasn't enough, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Dental veneers are a popular way to improve teeth with chips, stains, gaps or other defects. They're typically made of dental porcelain, ceramic-like materials prized for their ability to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do This For a Healthier Mouth and Overall Well-Being
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
Health is on everyone's mind, especially after dealing with COVID-19 this past year. Beyond the immediate concerns of coping with this novel coronavirus, many are taking a closer look Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health