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Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Dec. 08, 2020.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
Protect Your Child From a Devastating Dental Injury
posted: Nov. 28, 2020.
Parents love watching their kids grow up, from those early wobbly steps to their first solo car drive. Of course, you can expect a few mishaps along the way, Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read more -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Nov. 08, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read more -
Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.
The humble squirrel—darlings to some, bird feeder-robbing nuisances to others—has its own month. Since 1995, the Squirrel Lovers Club of Chicago has celebrated October as Squirrel Awareness Month to Read more -
There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating, like a hangnail, a papercut—or a certain kind of oral sore. Read more -
Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
E-cigarettes have taken the world by storm, especially among younger adults. The reason: the widespread perception that “vaping” is healthier than smoking tobacco. But a deeper look at this wildly Read more -
Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
posted: Sep. 29, 2020.
According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of Read more -
How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.
Dentists and oral surgeons remove millions of teeth every year, most without any adverse aftereffects. But about 2% of patients experience a dry socket, a condition that, although not Read more -
Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.
Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways Read more -
Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
"The Dog Days of summer" once referred to the rise of Sirius (the "Dog Star") with the morning sun during the month of August. Today, however, the term has Read more -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Aug. 20, 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 -
Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
posted: Aug. 10, 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 -
2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
While retainers are often viewed as a nuisance, they’re crucial to protect the gains made with bite correction. Without them, all of the progress achieved through braces or clear Read more -
This Oral Appliance Could Help Solve Your Sleep Apnea Problem
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
Millions of people have obstructive sleep apnea—and some don’t even realize it. That’s because even though these airway-blocking episodes can occur several times a night, they may only last Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read more
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