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You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 16, 2015.
After a dental examination revealed you had periodontal (gum) disease, you began undergoing treatment. Now after several cleaning sessions, the infection has subsided and your gums have returned to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Dec. 01, 2015.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
posted: Nov. 16, 2015.
There are instances when a general dentist will remove (extract) a problem tooth. At other times, though, the same dentist may refer a patient needing an extraction to an Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Nov. 08, 2015.
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Is Laser Treatment a Good Option for Controlling Gum Disease?
posted: Oct. 24, 2015.
Although techniques for treating periodontal (gum) disease can vary, they all boil down to one objective: remove the bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that cause the infection. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Oct. 09, 2015.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Veneers Have 'Staying Power' - if Cared for Properly
posted: Sep. 24, 2015.
Porcelain veneers are excellent for restoring otherwise sound teeth that are stained, chipped or slightly misaligned. But the question for many is, are they long-lasting? Just as the term is Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Sep. 09, 2015.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gingivitis Could Become a More Serious Form of Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 25, 2015.
People with poor hygiene habits can develop a chronic form of periodontal (gum) disease known as gingivitis. Characterized by inflamed and bleeding gums, gingivitis is caused by an infection Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: Aug. 10, 2015.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
IV Sedation can help Relax Patients with Acute Dental Visit Anxiety
posted: Aug. 02, 2015.
Did you know 50% of people admit to some form of anxiety visiting the dentist, with roughly 1 in 6 avoiding dental care altogether because of it? To ease Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Jul. 18, 2015.
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
posted: Jul. 03, 2015.
If you occasionally experience small sores in the softer tissues of your mouth, you may have aphthous ulcers or better known as canker sores. While rarely a health concern, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Jun. 18, 2015.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Advancing Gum Disease Requires Your Dentist's Intervention
posted: Jun. 03, 2015.
Your gums’ primary role is to protect your teeth and keep them firmly in place. But periodontal (gum) disease can damage your gums to such an extent you could Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: May 19, 2015.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures