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A Long-Term Orthodontic Strategy Could Help Ensure an Attractive Smile Later in Life
posted: Mar. 05, 2017.
Orthodontics relies on certain mechanics in the mouth to move teeth to better positions. As the specialty has advanced, we've become ever more precise in moving teeth with braces, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Feb. 18, 2017.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration with No-Prep Veneers
posted: Feb. 03, 2017.
Porcelain veneers have become a popular way to transform a smile. They're ideal for stained, chipped or slightly misaligned teeth. But although they don't need as much tooth preparation Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 19, 2017.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
posted: Jan. 04, 2017.
If you've undergone treatment for periodontal (gum) disease, you know how involved it can be. After several sessions of plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) removal, your swollen, red Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Dec. 27, 2016.
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Correct a Cross-Bite by Widening the Upper Jaw with an Expander
posted: Dec. 12, 2016.
A poor bite (malocclusion) could be more than simply teeth out of alignment. There could be complex causes for the malocclusion, possibly involving the facial bone structure. An example of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Nov. 27, 2016.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
posted: Nov. 12, 2016.
You probably know practicing healthy dietary and lifestyle habits can help prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But good habits could also lower your risk for a more Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Oct. 28, 2016.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
posted: Oct. 13, 2016.
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Even with wear and tear from years of eating and biting they can continue to function properly and look attractive well Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Sep. 28, 2016.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Stop Annoying Canker Sores with These Effective Treatments
posted: Sep. 13, 2016.
Sometimes it's the little things that can be most annoying. Those occasional small sores that pop up on the inside of your mouth are a case in point. Although Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: Aug. 29, 2016.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
posted: Aug. 21, 2016.
We often don't realize how important something is until it's gone. Like saliva: you're usually not aware that it's cleaning the mouth, neutralizing mouth acid or helping with digestion. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
posted: Aug. 06, 2016.
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