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Topical Fluoride Adds Extra Protection against Tooth Decay
posted: Aug. 24, 2016.
Protecting a child's primary (“baby”) teeth from tooth decay should be a top priority. If one is lost prematurely due to decay, it could cause the permanent tooth to Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Aug. 09, 2016.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read more -
The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces
posted: Jul. 25, 2016.
Your child has had braces for a few months and making good progress with correcting a poor bite (malocclusion), but you’ve also noticed something else: his gums are becoming Read more -
A Toothless Tiger?
posted: Jul. 17, 2016.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read more -
You can Still have Implants with Diabetes - if you have it under Control
posted: Jul. 02, 2016.
If you're one of the more than 26 million people in the U.S. with diabetes, you know first hand how the disease impacts your life. That includes your dental Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Jun. 17, 2016.
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 -
Getting the Full Picture of Your Decay Risk Leads to Better Prevention Strategies
posted: Jun. 02, 2016.
Preventing tooth decay is mostly about the basics: daily brushing and flossing followed by regular dental cleanings and checkups. But there’s also a bigger picture: your own personal risk Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: May 18, 2016.
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read more -
There's a Good Reason for Adults to Consider Orthodontics - Better Oral Health
posted: May 03, 2016.
You’ve had crooked teeth since you could remember. Perhaps you and your parents talked about braces when you were a teenager, but it never happened. Now you’re well into Read more -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Apr. 18, 2016.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Provide Better Fit and may Stop Bone Loss
posted: Apr. 10, 2016.
Your dentures have served you well over the years. Lately, though, you’ve noticed the fit loosening in the lower denture. It’s not a new problem: you’ve had them refitted Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Mar. 26, 2016.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
Support Your Child's Teeth Development with Proper Hygiene and Dental Care
posted: Mar. 11, 2016.
Between infancy and the onset of puberty, your child will grow one set of teeth, lose it and grow another; their jaw structure will also change dramatically. This rapid Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Feb. 25, 2016.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more -
Office Fluoride Treatments Can Add Extra Protection to Your Child's Teeth
posted: Feb. 10, 2016.
Your family uses fluoride toothpaste and your drinking water is fluoridated too. So with the fluoride your child already takes in, is it really necessary for topical fluoride treatments Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 19, 2016.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more