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(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Nov. 21, 2017.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more -
How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
posted: Nov. 06, 2017.
Brushing and flossing every day are important for preventing dental disease. The object is to remove as much bacterial plaque, the thin biofilm most responsible for disease, from your Read more -
Developing a Dental Care Strategy Could Save Long-Term Costs
posted: Oct. 29, 2017.
Taking care of your teeth is a life-long endeavor. And like any other aspect of healthcare, it can be costly — from regular dental visits and cleanings to more Read more -
New Season, New Toothbrush
posted: Oct. 14, 2017.
October brings fall leaves, pumpkins — and National Dental Hygiene Month. As you change your summer clothes for a fall wardrobe, it may also be time to change your Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Sep. 29, 2017.
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 -
The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
posted: Sep. 14, 2017.
Here’s a sobering statistic: you have a 50/50 chance over your lifetime for developing periodontal (gum) disease. And it’s much more serious than irritated gums: if not treated aggressively Read more -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Aug. 30, 2017.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more -
Don't Forget Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 15, 2017.
There are a few things you need to do — and not do — while wearing braces: avoid hard or sticky foods, for example, or wear protection during sports Read more -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Jul. 31, 2017.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… Read more -
We can Rid You of that Lump in Your Mouth you Keep Biting
posted: Jul. 23, 2017.
Biting the inside of your cheek is high on the list of minor but painfully irritating occurrences like paper cuts or tongue scalding from hot coffee. A mouth bite, Read more -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: Jul. 08, 2017.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more -
A Pediatric Dentist Could be a Great Choice for Your Child's Dental Care
posted: Jun. 23, 2017.
When it's time for your child to visit the dentist (we recommend around their first birthday), you may want them to see your family dentist. But you might also Read more -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: Jun. 08, 2017.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read more -
Overcoming Gum Recession will Restore Dental Health and your Smile
posted: May 24, 2017.
Your gums not only help hold your teeth securely in place, they also help protect them. They're also part of your smile — when healthy and proportionally sized, they Read more -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: May 09, 2017.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more