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Some Blood Pressure Medications May Affect Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 24, 2015.

If you’re taking medication to regulate your blood pressure, you may be familiar with some of the general side effects, like nausea, drowsiness or dizziness. But some blood pressure Read more
Kristi Yamaguchi's Braces Helped Give Her a Winning Smile
posted: Mar. 09, 2015.

If Kristi Yamaguchi's kids inherit her figure skating ability, they might just be headed for the Olympics — after all, their mom won the gold medal for figure skating Read more
Certain Factors May Raise Your Risk and the Intensity of Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 27, 2015.

Periodontal (gum) disease is mainly caused by bacterial plaque built up on tooth surfaces due to ineffective oral hygiene. For most cases, treatment that includes plaque and calculus (tartar Read more
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Feb. 12, 2015.

Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read more
An Early Orthodontic Evaluation May Alert to Developing Bite Problems
posted: Jan. 28, 2015.

Lately, you’ve noticed your young child’s primary teeth don’t appear to be coming in straight. Is it a problem? The answer to that question is best answered by an early Read more
How Taylor Hicks Keeps His Smile Bright
posted: Jan. 13, 2015.

Like many who have risen to the top tier in show business, singer Taylor Hicks found that he needed a few things (besides talent, of course) to really succeed: Read more
Loose Lower Dentures - An Old Problem with a New Solution
posted: Dec. 29, 2014.

When a device meant to make your life easier doesn't function properly, it can be extremely frustrating. This is sometimes the case for people who wear lower dentures, which Read more
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Dec. 19, 2014.

A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read more
Managing Diabetes and Gum Disease Together will Lessen the Effect of Both
posted: Dec. 04, 2014.

Periodontal (gum) disease is a progressive bacterial infection caused primarily by bacterial plaque on tooth surfaces not adequately removed by daily oral hygiene. In fact, nearly all of us Read more
How Dentistry Saved Kathy Ireland's Smile
posted: Nov. 19, 2014.

It is not often that you find a celebrity who is willing to speak candidly about any cosmetic or restorative dentistry that he or she has had. Instead, most Read more
Six Ways Saliva Helps Your Mouth and Body Stay Healthy
posted: Nov. 03, 2014.

While it doesn’t garner the star power of blood, saliva is still an important bodily fluid. A true multi-tasker, saliva contributes in many ways to the function and health Read more
Taylor Hicks: I Should Have Worn a Mouthguard!
posted: Oct. 24, 2014.

Some train intensively for months ahead of time, so they can achieve peak performance during the season; others simply enjoy occasional pick-up games with friends. But here’s something all Read more
Common Types of Tooth Injuries and How to Treat Them
posted: Oct. 09, 2014.

Although naturally resilient, your teeth still face some significant dangers. Tooth decay and gum disease, “enemies” within the mouth, can severely damage your teeth and eventually lead to their Read more
Martha Stewart Shows Off Renovation Work - In Her Mouth!
posted: Sep. 23, 2014.

Martha Stewart has built a flourishing career by showcasing the things she’s designed and made — like floral arrangements, crafts, and even home renovations. Just recently, she was showing Read more
Determining the Cause of Tooth Looseness Key to Effective Treatment
posted: Sep. 08, 2014.

A loose permanent tooth isn’t normal — it represents a serious threat to the tooth’s survival. There may be a chance to save the tooth, however, if we can Read more
TV Designer Nate Berkus Is Thankful for Childhood Preventive Dental Treatments
posted: Aug. 29, 2014.

Prior to his first appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show, interior designer Nate Berkus knew immediately that he was not there to pick sofa colors and paint chips. Instead, Read more