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4 Common-Sense Tactics to Lower Tooth Decay Risk Between Dental Visits
posted: Nov. 20, 2019.
If your dentist found tooth decay on your last visit, you might have been surprised. But tooth decay doesn't occur suddenly—it's a process that takes time to unfold. It begins Read more -
Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
posted: Nov. 10, 2019.
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among Read more -
J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
posted: Oct. 31, 2019.
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave Read more -
The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
posted: Oct. 21, 2019.
Compared to other dental restorations—a few of which have been around for over a century—implants are a relatively recent development. But even though it's just now entering its fourth Read more -
Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
posted: Oct. 11, 2019.
The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost Read more -
Difficult or Not, Plaque Removal is Necessary for Stopping Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 01, 2019.
When we refer to periodontal (gum) disease, we’re actually talking about a family of progressive, infectious diseases that attack the gums and other tissues attached to the teeth. Caused Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Sep. 21, 2019.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more -
That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
posted: Sep. 11, 2019.
Pain is the body’s warning system: It tells us something is wrong. And depending on the location and intensity of the pain, it can give us vital clues about Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
posted: Sep. 01, 2019.
Generations have depended on dentures to effectively and affordably replace lost teeth. But they do have a major weakness: They contribute to jawbone loss that creates not only mouth Read more -
Curbing Dry Mouth Could Boost Your Oral Health as you get Older
posted: Aug. 22, 2019.
There is much to contend with as we grow older, including a higher risk for dental disease. One possible contributing factor: dry mouth from a lack of saliva. Also known Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Aug. 12, 2019.
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 Read more -
Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
posted: Aug. 02, 2019.
Besides daily hygiene and regular dental visits, the best thing you can do for your kids' dental health is to see that they're eating a nutritious diet. And not Read more -
Dental Implants and Diabetes
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.
Today, dental implants are an increasingly popular option for replacing lost teeth — an issue faced by many older Americans. It’s not hard to see why these high-tech prosthetic Read more -
What Is A Baby Tooth Worth?
posted: Jul. 13, 2019.
For most people, raising kids is an expensive proposition. (A recent estimate by the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts the average tab at almost a quarter of a million Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Jul. 03, 2019.
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 -
Monitoring Blood Pressure is Also Important During Dental Care
posted: Jun. 23, 2019.
You may think your blood pressure is only important to your general health — but it can also affect your dental care. That’s why it’s increasingly common for dental Read more
