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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 -
Tobacco: One Baseball Tradition We Can Do Without
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.
While sports like football, basketball and soccer have exploded in popularity over the last few decades, many Americans still have a soft spot for the granddaddy of them all: Read more -
New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
posted: Jan. 13, 2020.
Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the Read more -
Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
posted: Jan. 03, 2020.
While your teeth and gums can take a lot, they still face dangers like dental disease. Your teeth are also affected by aging-related wear and tear. And, something else could Read more -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Dec. 24, 2019.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more -
Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.
One in 700 babies are born each year with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Besides its devastating emotional and social impact, this common birth defect can Read more -
You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
posted: Dec. 04, 2019.
Sometimes you need only a single solution to improve your smile: teeth whitening to brighten stained teeth; porcelain veneers or crowns to mask dental flaws; or a life-like dental Read more -
More Than Indigestion: How Acid Reflux Could Harm Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 24, 2019.
Your stomach is just one big processing plant: Incoming food is broken down into individual nutrients that are then absorbed into the body. The main food "de-constructor" for this Read more
