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Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces

posted: Jul. 30, 2018.

On your way to a more attractive smile, you’ll have to deal with some inconveniences while wearing braces like avoiding certain foods or habits or dealing with possible embarrassment Read more

Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health

posted: Jul. 20, 2018.

Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more

Tips to Brighten Your Summer Smile

posted: Jul. 10, 2018.

In summer, there is no shortage of occasions to show off your smile. Whether attending a wedding, graduation celebration, family reunion or neighborhood barbecue, you’ll want to look your Read more

Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment

posted: Jun. 30, 2018.

If you’re facing cancer treatment, we wish you the best outcome possible. Treating this disease has advanced tremendously in recent decades, but the available options are still often challenging Read more

June Is Men's Health Month

posted: Jun. 20, 2018.

Each June, as we celebrate Father’s Day, we get a chance to pay tribute to the important men in our lives. One of the best ways to do that Read more

In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage

posted: Jun. 10, 2018.

Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more

Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible

posted: May 31, 2018.

Many things can affect your child’s future dental health: oral hygiene, diet, or habits like thumb sucking or teeth grinding. But there’s one you might not have considered: how Read more

Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth

posted: May 21, 2018.

When your baby’s first teeth come in, you might not think it necessary yet to worry about tooth decay. But even infants can develop this common dental disease. In Read more

Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue

posted: May 11, 2018.

If you think gum disease only happens to the other guy (or gal), think again. If you’re over 30 you have a 50-50 chance for an infection. After 65 Read more

How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile

posted: May 01, 2018.

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 more

Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail

posted: Apr. 21, 2018.

Dental implants are all the rage. And why not — not only are these tooth replacements life-like and highly functional, they have an amazing 95% ten-year success rate. Some of Read more

Don't Let Sports or Energy Drinks Rob you of Your Teeth's Enamel

posted: Apr. 11, 2018.

In the sports world, athletes are always looking for an edge. And it’s not just college or professional sports—even Little Leaguers are focused on enhancing their performance. That’s why sports Read more

Removing Teeth Could Improve the Outcome for a Crowded Bite

posted: Mar. 27, 2018.

The primary goal of dental care is to preserve teeth. But there are circumstances in which removing a tooth, even a relatively healthy one, could prove best in the Read more

Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out

posted: Mar. 12, 2018.

Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read more

We Can Rid You of That Irritating Lump in Your Mouth You Keep Biting

posted: Mar. 04, 2018.

You might not be aware how much force your jaws generate while you eat or chew. But you can become aware in a hurry when part of your inside Read more

3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics

posted: Feb. 17, 2018.

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 Read more