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Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.

You have a wonderful pediatric dentist who's great with kids. Their dental office is a children's wonderland with cheerful colors, toys and a staff that tries to make things Read more
Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.

Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other Read more
Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Jun. 11, 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
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.

Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read more
Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
posted: May 22, 2020.

What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although Read more
Reducing Teeth Grinding Leads to Better Sleep and Better Dental Health
posted: May 12, 2020.

We all need a good night's sleep, both in quantity and quality. That's why the Better Sleep Council promotes Better Sleep Month every May with helpful tips on making Read more
Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Smile and Your Life!
posted: May 02, 2020.

If you have a less than attractive smile due to some moderate imperfections, dental veneers may be the answer. This relatively inexpensive dental restoration may be the key to Read more
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.

Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read more
Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.

Over 26 million Americans have diabetes, a systemic condition that interferes with maintaining safe levels of blood sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can begin to interfere with Read more
Oral Cancer Is Deadly - But You Can Lower Your Risk With a Healthy Lifestyle
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.

An estimated 50,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed this year with some form of oral cancer. Five years from now, if current survival rates still apply (57%), a Read more
A Long-Term Orthodontic Strategy Could Help Ensure an Attractive Smile Later in Life
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.

Orthodontics relies on certain mechanics in the mouth to move teeth to better positions. As the specialty has advanced, we've become ever more precise in moving teeth with braces, Read more
J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.

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
Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Mar. 03, 2020.

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
See Your Dentist to Find out the Real Cause for Your Tooth Pain
posted: Feb. 22, 2020.

If you have tooth pain, we want to know about it. No, really—we want to know all about it. Is the pain sharp or dull? Is it emanating from Read more
Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.

Tooth decay doesn't occur out of thin air, but is the end result of bacteria feeding on sugar, multiplying and producing acid. High acidity erodes tooth enamel and creates Read more
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: Feb. 02, 2020.

Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read more

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