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Russell Wilson's Funny Video Aside, Removing Wisdom Teeth is No Laughing Matter
posted: Sep. 23, 2021.
There are plenty of hilarious videos of groggy patients coming out of wisdom teeth surgery to keep you occupied for hours. While many of these have turned everyday people into Read more -
Air Abrasion Could be a More Pleasant Alternative to the Dental Drill
posted: Sep. 13, 2021.
While it may not be one of your favorite features in the dental office, the dental drill is nevertheless necessary for treating problem teeth. It’s used primarily for removing decayed Read more -
4 Great Ways to Improve Your Smile
posted: Sep. 03, 2021.
Self-improvement is an estimated $10 billion annual market—smartphone apps, one-on-one coaching and, of course, books that instruct and inspire people on everything from selling yourself to increasing your self-esteem. But Read more -
Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development.But there's one other profound Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: Aug. 14, 2021.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate tuna Read more -
Celebrate National Fresh Breath Day With Better Dental Care
posted: Aug. 04, 2021.
We Americans spend billions on oral hygiene products each year, primarily to fight tooth decay and gum disease. But there's also a secondary motive—to freshen our breath. Our obsession with Read more -
Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 25, 2021.
Modern dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-rays. Since dentists began capturing x-ray images a century ago to detect beginning tooth decay, billions of teeth have been preserved.“Catching it Read more -
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Jul. 15, 2021.
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades.But that Read more -
Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too
posted: Jul. 05, 2021.
Nina Parker, the host of Love & Hip Hop for six seasons, is now busy with the new game show Blockbusters and her own talk show The Nina Parker Show. Read more -
4 Reasons why Quitting Chewing Tobacco is Good for Your Oral Health
posted: Jun. 25, 2021.
Chewing tobacco is as much a part of our sports culture as the national anthem. What once began as an early 20th Century baseball player method for keeping their mouths Read more -
Do Your Dentures and Mouth a Favor: Take Them Out at Night
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
People who’ve lost all their teeth have benefitted from a solution that’s been around for generations: removable dentures. These appliances have helped millions of people chew and eat food, speak, Read more -
Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
posted: Jun. 05, 2021.
When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised if Read more -
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
posted: May 26, 2021.
Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics.This summer she Read more -
Manage Your Osteoporosis Medication to Avoid Jawbone Problems
posted: May 16, 2021.
Around 20 million people—mostly women after menopause—take medication to slow the progress of osteoporosis, a debilitating disease that weakens bones. But although effective, some osteoporosis drugs could pose dental issues Read more -
What You Can Do To Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: May 06, 2021.
So, when should you begin taking measures to prevent tooth decay in your child's teeth? When their teeth first begin to show? When all of their primary (baby) teeth are Read more -
Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
posted: Apr. 26, 2021.
If you have a few missing teeth but can't afford dental implants or fixed bridgework, consider a removal partial denture (RPD). Although implants may be the superior choice aesthetically and Read more