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Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
updated: May 16, 2021
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 -
2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
updated: Jul. 18, 2020
While retainers are often viewed as a nuisance, they’re crucial to protect the gains made with bite correction. Without them, all of the progress achieved through braces or clear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
updated: Jul. 08, 2020
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
updated: May 29, 2020
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
updated: Jul. 14, 2019
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
updated: Jun. 14, 2019
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
updated: Apr. 05, 2019
Wearing braces will probably never make your list of Most Pleasurable Life Experiences: you'll have to avoid certain foods and habits, endure some occasional discomfort, and perhaps feel some Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Case for Moving Just a Few Teeth Orthodontically
updated: Dec. 16, 2018
We often associate orthodontics with moving several teeth on the upper or lower arches (or both) with braces or clear aligners. But not all patients require a major endeavor Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
updated: Jul. 29, 2018
What do a teenager with a poor bite, a senior citizen with multiple missing teeth or a middle-aged person with a teeth grinding habit all have in common? They Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Things You Might not Know About Moving Teeth
updated: Apr. 10, 2018
If you press your tongue against your teeth, unless something is badly wrong they won't budge. In fact, your teeth are subjected to a fair amount of pressure each Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
updated: Feb. 16, 2018
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some 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 Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
updated: Feb. 19, 2017
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