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Refined Sugar Could Be Harming More Than Your Teeth
posted: Jun. 21, 2021.
You've probably heard your dentist say more than once to cut back on sweets. That's good advice not only for keeping your teeth healthy, but your whole body as Read more -
What are the benefits of visiting a dentist regularly?
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Jun. 11, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read more -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Jun. 01, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read more -
This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
posted: May 22, 2021.
“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit. A good example is a device Read more -
See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
posted: May 12, 2021.
Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your Read more -
Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: May 02, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read more -
What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
posted: Apr. 22, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at Read more -
Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
posted: Apr. 12, 2021.
X-rays are so interwoven into dental care that we often don't think twice about them. Even so, we shouldn't take this invisible form of radiation lightly—regular exposure at high Read more -
4 Ways Alcohol Could Affect Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.
Fermented and distilled beverages have been a part of human culture for millennia. They help us celebrate the joys of life and the companionship of family and friends. But Read more -
There's No Madness in Protecting Your Family Basketball Player With a Custom Mouthguard
posted: Mar. 23, 2021.
A wave of madness is about to sweep across Indianapolis and onto television screens across America—March Madness, that is. That's right: After its cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19, Read more -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Mar. 13, 2021.
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 -
Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
posted: Mar. 03, 2021.
When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now. Some of Read more -
Good Oral Health Starts Early
posted: Feb. 21, 2021.
February is Children's Dental Health Month—the perfect time to talk about the oral health of the little ones in your family. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Read more -
How You Can Prevent Teeth Grinding From Damaging Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 11, 2021.
Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit Read more -
Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Read more