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Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now

posted: Mar. 16, 2021.

If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and Read more

Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile

posted: Mar. 06, 2021.

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 Read more

4 Guidelines to Help Make Sure Your Child's Oral Health Stays on Track

posted: Feb. 24, 2021.

As they mature, your child's teeth, gums and jaws develop—if all goes well, they'll all be healthy and functioning normally when they enter adulthood. But tooth decay and other Read more

Love Your Heart, Love Your Gums

posted: Feb. 14, 2021.

This month there are hearts everywhere we look, so it's fitting that February is designated as American Heart Month. We join with the American Heart Association in the goal Read more

Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies

posted: Feb. 04, 2021.

When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now. Some of Read more

As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache

posted: Jan. 25, 2021.

The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more

Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night

posted: Jan. 15, 2021.

Dentures have come a long way since George Washington's time. Today, they're more comfortable, more secure and more lifelike than our first president's famous hippopotamus ivory appliance. But one thing Read more

Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay

posted: Jan. 05, 2021.

Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this Read more

4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment

posted: Dec. 26, 2020.

Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read more

NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice

posted: Dec. 16, 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 more

Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces

posted: Dec. 06, 2020.

If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read more

We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth

posted: Nov. 26, 2020.

If you're an adult, your teeth shouldn't wiggle—not even a little bit. If you have a loose tooth, you need to see your dentist as soon as possible to Read more

Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer

posted: Nov. 16, 2020.

You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more

You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England

posted: Nov. 06, 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 more

Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems

posted: Oct. 27, 2020.

Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read more

Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level

posted: Oct. 17, 2020.

Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read more