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Risk Factors for Gum Disease
updated: Sep. 11, 2017
September is National Gum Care Month. Did you know that advanced periodontal disease is the number one cause of tooth loss among adults? Periodontal disease refers to any disease Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
updated: Sep. 03, 2017
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dealing with the Reality of Increased Disease Risk with Braces
updated: Aug. 19, 2017
Wearing braces is all about the future: you undergo many months of treatment to gain a lifetime of better mouth function and a more attractive smile. In the meantime, though, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
updated: Aug. 04, 2017
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Are You Keeping Good Oral Hygiene Habits?
updated: Jul. 25, 2017
Brushing is the best way to remove harmful bacteria or plaque that can be found on both the teeth and gums. Getting this harmful material off as quickly as possible helps prevent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health -
How to Handle 3 Common Injuries to Your Child's Mouth
updated: Jul. 20, 2017
Once they learn to walk, there's no stopping most children. Sometimes it can be a little jarring, as when you discover your toddler on top of the kitchen counter Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
updated: Jul. 05, 2017
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 -
Even with Mercury, Dental Amalgam is a Safe Choice for Tooth Filling
updated: Jun. 20, 2017
One of the top concerns in public health today is exposure to the metallic element mercury within the environment. At abnormal levels, mercury can have a toxic effect on Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
updated: Jun. 05, 2017
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What You Need to Know about Veneers
updated: Jun. 05, 2017
Are you interested in getting dental veneers but feel like you need to learn a bit more first? We can help! Are you feeling frustrated with the look of your smile? Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Cosmetic Dentistry -
No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
updated: May 28, 2017
Porcelain veneers are positive proof that unattractive teeth don't always require an intensive restoration to regain their beauty. These thin layers of translucent porcelain — custom-designed and color-matched to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
updated: May 13, 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 -
Facial Nerve Pain can be Managed with Effective Treatment
updated: Apr. 28, 2017
Life would be harrowing if we had no ability to feel pain. Although experiencing it is unpleasant, pain's purpose is to alert us to something wrong in our body. Read more -
A Royal Fix
updated: Apr. 13, 2017
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
updated: Mar. 29, 2017
If you suspect you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important to get a correct diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible. The sooner you begin treatment the better Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Your Diet Affects Your Smile
updated: Mar. 23, 2017
It is well known that your diet affects your general health, weight and even well-being. However, your diet also affects your smile. Putting good foods into your body ensures that Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Cosmetic Dentistry