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Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.
To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are Read more -
4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
posted: Sep. 15, 2019.
A disease happening in one part of your body doesn’t necessarily stay there. Even a localized infection could eventually affect your general health. Periodontal (gum) disease, a bacterial infection Read more -
3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.
Your baby is turning one year old—and it's time for their first dental visit! Both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend your child Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read more -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read more -
Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.
When you’re buying a tool or appliance, you compare brands for the best quality you can afford. There’s another important item that deserves the same level of scrutiny: your Read more -
Be on the Alert for White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.
While wearing braces is the path to a healthier and more attractive smile, it can be a difficult journey. One of your biggest challenges will be keeping your teeth Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read more -
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jul. 07, 2019.
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the Read more -
3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.
Tooth decay and developing bite problems could be major obstacles to your child's normal growth and development. Without good, preventive dental care at home and from the dentist, these Read more -
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
posted: Jun. 17, 2019.
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Jun. 07, 2019.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more -
3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
posted: May 28, 2019.
Teeth whitening or bleaching is one of the most affordable and least invasive ways of improving your smile. Although the effect fades with time, whitening can make dull and Read more -
Jaw Joint Disorders and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
posted: May 18, 2019.
Every May, the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association asks people around the world to spread awareness of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Anyone with fibromyalgia and its Read more -
3 Things You can do to Slow Tooth Wear
posted: May 08, 2019.
Unlike our primitive ancestors, our teeth have it relatively easy. Human diets today are much more refined than their counterparts from thousands of years ago. Ancient teeth recovered from Read more -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Apr. 28, 2019.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read more