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You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
updated: Dec. 15, 2020
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
updated: Dec. 05, 2020
In the midst of the current global pandemic, we're all focused on staying healthy and avoiding infection. For many, their first thought before resuming any regular activity is, “Will Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Protect Your Child From a Devastating Dental Injury
updated: Nov. 25, 2020
Parents love watching their kids grow up, from those early wobbly steps to their first solo car drive. Of course, you can expect a few mishaps along the way, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
updated: Nov. 15, 2020
Getting a new implant tooth in only one day sounds too good to be true. But it's true—up to a point. Whether or not you can undergo an immediate Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
updated: Nov. 05, 2020
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
updated: Oct. 26, 2020
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
updated: Oct. 16, 2020
The humble squirrel—darlings to some, bird feeder-robbing nuisances to others—has its own month. Since 1995, the Squirrel Lovers Club of Chicago has celebrated October as Squirrel Awareness Month to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Preparing for Your Root Canal Treatment
updated: Oct. 06, 2020
Sometimes the health of a grin needs restoration. With a thorough exam and consultation at the Center for Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry, located in Lawrenceville, Buford, and Dacula, GA, you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
updated: Oct. 06, 2020
Brushing and flossing daily, and dental visits at least twice a year: These are the essential things you should be doing to protect your teeth and gums against dental Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
updated: Sep. 26, 2020
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Day After Labor Day: Renew Your Focus on Your Family's Oral Health
updated: Sep. 16, 2020
Officially, Labor Day honors the contributions of America's working men and women. Unofficially, the long holiday weekend in early September marks the end of the laid-back summer season. The Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Ways We Can Improve a Smile Affected by Unformed Teeth
updated: Sep. 06, 2020
On the way to adulthood, permanent teeth steadily erupt until, if all goes normally, you have a full set of teeth. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth may fail Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
updated: Aug. 27, 2020
When you floss (you do floss, right?), you probably notice a sticky, yellowish substance called plaque stuck to the thread. This thin film of tiny food particles and bacteria Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
updated: Aug. 17, 2020
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
FAQs about Root Canals
updated: Aug. 12, 2020
There is nothing to fear about root canals. Find out more about this commonly performed dental procedure. Hearing your dentist tell you that you need a root canal may fill you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Word to Young Adults: Brushing and Flossing are Key to a Healthy Mouth
updated: Aug. 07, 2020
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy doesn't require an elaborate plan. It's simple: Besides twice-a-year dental visits, the most important thing you can do is brush and floss every Read moreCategory: Oral Health