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Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
updated: Mar. 20, 2020
It’s something you think about often—especially when you look in a mirror or at a photo of yourself. You wish something could have been done about it a long Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
updated: Mar. 10, 2020
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
See Your Dentist to Find out the Real Cause for Your Tooth Pain
updated: Feb. 29, 2020
If you have tooth pain, we want to know about it. No, really—we want to know all about it. Is the pain sharp or dull? Is it emanating from Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Types Of Dentures Available
updated: Feb. 21, 2020
Dentures are among the most well known dental options for replacing missing or weak teeth. They are removable dental devices that could serve as a partial or full set of Read moreCategory: Cosmetic Dentistry -
Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
updated: Feb. 19, 2020
Dentists around the world routinely remove diseased or damaged teeth every day. While some extractions require surgery, many don't: Your family dentist can perform these simple extractions, usually with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why Gum Disease Could Affect More Than Your Oral Health
updated: Feb. 09, 2020
Do you know the top cause for adult tooth loss? If you guessed tooth decay, you’re close—but not quite. The same goes if you said accidents or teeth grinding. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
updated: Jan. 30, 2020
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Like the Pros, the Athlete in Your Family Needs a Mouthguard to Prevent Dental Injuries
updated: Jan. 20, 2020
Super Bowl LIV is set for February 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, where the top two teams in pro football will vie for the coveted Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
updated: Jan. 10, 2020
Sometimes you need only a single solution to improve your smile: teeth whitening to brighten stained teeth; porcelain veneers or crowns to mask dental flaws; or a life-like dental Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
updated: Dec. 31, 2019
When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Ways a Root Canal Can Help Your Smile
updated: Dec. 30, 2019
Fillings aren't the only treatments your dentist offers to protect your smile. Root canal therapy, performed to treat inflammations or infections deep inside your tooth pulp, not only helps you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Cosmetic Dentistry -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
updated: Dec. 21, 2019
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
updated: Dec. 11, 2019
Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Crown Restoration
updated: Dec. 01, 2019
You may think all crowns are alike—but there can be a world of difference between one crown and another. Getting the crown your dentist recommends and one that's satisfactory Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
updated: Nov. 21, 2019
It's a “change” moment when your child leaves home to attend college for the first time. For many, it's the first time to truly be on their own. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
updated: Nov. 11, 2019
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