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Olympian's Pole Vaulting Accident Puts the Spotlight on Dental Injuries
posted: Dec. 09, 2021.
British pole vaulter Harry Coppell had an unpleasant mishap right before the Tokyo Olympic games. During a training vault, Coppell glanced the top bar to loosen it, which then Read more -
Here's Good Advice for Your College Student To Protect Their Dental Health
posted: Nov. 29, 2021.
As summer wanes, thousands of high school grads will begin the new adventure called college. For many of these "freshmen," it will also be their first taste of true Read more -
Do These 2 Things For Your Health's Sake If You Wear Dentures
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.
Today's dentures are more comfortable, more functional and more life-like than ever before—so much so that you might forget you have them in. Even so, dentures do have some Read more -
Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries. It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to Read more -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Oct. 30, 2021.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Read more -
A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.
If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan. Read more -
We're Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
posted: Oct. 09, 2021.
For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure; Read more -
Be Better Prepared For Tooth-Related Injuries
posted: Sep. 29, 2021.
Disasters are an unfortunate part of life—and not just on the epic scale of a hurricane, flood or earthquake. You could easily find yourself having your own "personal pizza"-sized Read more -
Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too
posted: Sep. 19, 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 Read more -
There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile
posted: Sep. 09, 2021.
Besides straight and translucent teeth, an attractive smile has another important component: balance. In a great smile, the visible areas of the teeth and gums are in balanced proportion Read more -
3 Dental Problems That Could Be Causing Excessive Dental Wear
posted: Aug. 30, 2021.
If you do the right things—keep your teeth clean, see the dentist regularly, and eat a "tooth-friendly" diet—you stand a good chance of having healthy teeth and gums later Read more -
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
posted: Aug. 20, 2021.
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a Read more -
Unlike Brad Pitt, You Didn't Mean To Chip Your Tooth. We Can Still Fix It
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
It's not unusual for serious actors to go above and beyond for their roles. They gain weight (or lose it, like Matthew McConaughey for True Detective). They grow hair—or Read more -
Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
posted: Jul. 31, 2021.
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked Read more -
You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
posted: Jul. 21, 2021.
Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person's health like wound healing and vision. It could also cause Read more -
See How Well You're Removing Plaque With a Disclosing Agent
posted: Jul. 11, 2021.
You've just finished your daily brushing and flossing. How did you do? Swiping your tongue across your teeth can generally tell you: It's a good sign if it glides Read more
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