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Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
Do you remember when one of your baby teeth began to wiggle? You knew it wouldn't be long before it came out, followed by a little something from the Read more -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read more -
This Orthodontic Device Could Reduce the Need for Future Braces
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.
Each year, millions of children and teenagers wear braces or clear aligners to straighten a crooked smile. But there may be a way to treat some of these bite Read more -
Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
Dental implants are far and away the most “tooth-like” restoration available today for missing teeth. Not only do they look real, they also mimic dental anatomy in replacing the Read more -
Interceptive Orthodontics: Stopping Poor Bites Before They Develop
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
Approximately 4 million tweens and teens are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment for a poor bite (malocclusion) that can cost their families thousands of dollars in braces or clear aligners. Read more -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more -
How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.
As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more problems with our teeth Read more -
Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good Read more -
Whether Before or After Your Wedding Day, It's Always a Good Time to Enhance Your Smile
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
Like thousands of other June brides and grooms, your big lifetime moment has finally arrived: your wedding day! It's been a flurry of activity over the last few months Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read more -
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
posted: May 22, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read more -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: May 12, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read more -
3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
posted: May 02, 2020.
It's not an exaggeration to say the modern root canal treatment has saved millions of teeth over the last century. Without this procedure, there's not a lot we can Read more -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the Read more -
Get Ahead of a Developing Cross-Bite with This Early Intervention Measure
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.
Applying braces or clear aligners to move misaligned teeth is only part of an orthodontist's overall mission to eliminate poor bites (malocclusions). Sometimes a malocclusion isn't caused by the Read more