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Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At least Read more -
Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
There's a lot of emphasis — well-placed, of course — on preventing and treating tooth decay. But there's another dental disease just as dangerous to your oral health and nearly Read more -
Keeping Fluoride to Just the Right Amount Protects Your Family's Smiles
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Since the 1950s fluoride has played an important role in the fight against tooth decay as an additive to hygiene products and many public water supplies. But although a proven Read more -
3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
posted: Dec. 22, 2020.
It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are transforming Read more -
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Dec. 12, 2020.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used car; Read more -
This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Dec. 02, 2020.
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple hand Read more -
Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 22, 2020.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you’ve no doubt experienced red and swollen gums. If, however, you notice an especially inflamed area next to a tooth, you may have developed Read more -
Why You Need a Long-Term Dental Care Plan
posted: Nov. 12, 2020.
Today’s healthcare patients are asking questions. They want to know the “why” behind the “what” that their care providers are recommending for their health.There’s a similar trend in dentistry — Read more -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is Read more -
You Might Avoid a Root Canal with This Tooth-Saving Procedure
posted: Oct. 23, 2020.
The sooner you get treated for tooth decay, the less likely you'll lose your tooth. That could mean a simple filling—or you might need a root canal treatment if decay Read more -
IV Sedation can help Relax Patients with Acute Dental Visit Anxiety
posted: Oct. 13, 2020.
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 anxiety Read more -
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
posted: Oct. 03, 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 universally Read more -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: Sep. 23, 2020.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period during Read more -
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
posted: Sep. 13, 2020.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods and Read more -
It's Time for Football! Is Your Favorite Player's Mouth Fully Protected?
posted: Sep. 03, 2020.
It's September—and that means football season is underway. Whether you're playing, spectating or managing a fantasy team, the action is about to ramp up. Unfortunately, increased “action” also includes injury Read more -
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
posted: Aug. 24, 2020.
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth.The reasons Read more