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How to Reduce Tooth White Spots While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 19, 2018.
When your braces finally come off, you’ll hopefully be astounded by what you see –once-crooked teeth replaced by a more attractive smile. But you might also see something you Read more -
3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
posted: Aug. 09, 2018.
Dental anxiety is a common problem: it’s estimated that one in two Americans admits to some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. On the extreme side of this Read more -
Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
posted: Jul. 30, 2018.
What do a teenager with a poor bite, a senior citizen with multiple missing teeth or a middle-aged person with a teeth grinding habit all have in common? They Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Jul. 20, 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 -
Need an Effective but Affordable Tooth Replacement? Look at a Flexible RPD
posted: Jul. 10, 2018.
People with missing teeth have more replacement options than ever before, including the ever popular but often more expensive dental implant. But there has also been an expansion of Read more -
Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
posted: Jun. 30, 2018.
June is the month when lots of important events happen—like weddings, graduations, and family get-togethers. When the weather turns balmy and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time Read more -
Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Jun. 20, 2018.
If your teenager is in need of orthodontic treatment, you might automatically think braces. But while this decades-old appliance is quite effective, it isn’t the only “tooth movement” game Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Jun. 10, 2018.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more -
Lasers Could One Day be Commonplace for Treating Gum Disease
posted: May 31, 2018.
There are a variety of methods for treating periodontal (gum) disease depending on its severity — from routine office cleanings to periodontal surgery. But the goal behind all of Read more -
A Bonded Retainer Could be a Preferred Choice over a Removable One
posted: May 21, 2018.
If you've known anyone who has worn braces, you know what comes after — wearing a retainer. This can be kind of a letdown after all those months with Read more -
3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
posted: May 11, 2018.
It’s likely you depend on your regular dentist for the lion’s share of your dental care. But in cases of advanced disease or trauma, you may need the services Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: May 01, 2018.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read more -
Keep Your Smile Beautiful...in April and Beyond
posted: Apr. 21, 2018.
There are well-known holidays on the calendar this month, but here’s one that might have escaped your notice: “Keep America Beautiful Month,” which is observed throughout April! At this Read more -
Not Crazy about Flossing? Try a Water Flosser
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
The most important part of dental health maintenance isn’t what your dentist does—it’s what you do every day when you brush and floss your teeth. And all you really Read more -
Jaw Surgery may be Necessary to Correct Some Types of Poor Bites
posted: Mar. 27, 2018.
In a normal bite, the upper and lower teeth line up and fit together when you close your jaws. When they don’t, you have a poor bite or “malocclusion.” Read more -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Mar. 12, 2018.
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read more