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4 Ways to Check on Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
For most of us, brushing and flossing is a routine part of daily life. But has it become such a routine that you may not be getting the most Read more -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read more -
Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.
A root canal treatment is a commonly known but often misunderstood procedure. Contrary to popular belief, these treatments aren't painful — in fact, they often stop a toothache. More Read more -
Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.
Your risk for periodontal (gum) disease increases if you’re not brushing or flossing effectively. You can also have a higher risk if you’ve inherited thinner gum tissues from your Read more -
Practice Caution with Energy or Sports Drinks to Protect Your Enamel
posted: Nov. 29, 2018.
Although energy and sports drinks have different purposes, they have one thing in common: they often contain added citric and other acids to improve taste and prolong shelf life. Read more -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read more -
Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
posted: Nov. 09, 2018.
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this Read more -
5 Things you can do to Improve Your Child's Future Dental Health
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.
A child's formative years have an immense impact on their physical, mental and emotional well-being. As a parent you want them to have every advantage possible. That should include a Read more -
Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
posted: Oct. 20, 2018.
A child with a chronic illness or condition often requires a lot of focus on care for their special needs. Other aspects of their health can often take a Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Oct. 10, 2018.
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 -
FAQs for National Gum Care Month
posted: Sep. 30, 2018.
Gum disease is a bigger problem than you might think. More than half of all adults over age 30 have it, and that figure jumps to 70% of adults Read more -
Be Wary When Considering Botox Treatment for TMD
posted: Sep. 20, 2018.
If you’ve suffered from problems with your jaw joints, known collectively as temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), then you know how uncomfortable and painful they can be. You may also have Read more -
How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
posted: Sep. 10, 2018.
About one-quarter of people have teeth that never developed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are wisdom teeth, they can also include premolars or lateral incisors (the teeth Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Aug. 31, 2018.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more -
Veneers may Offer a Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
posted: Aug. 21, 2018.
If your smile is, to put it mildly, “unattractive,” you may think only extensive and expensive dental work can change it. But depending on your teeth’s actual condition, you Read more