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Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: Mar. 01, 2019.
It can be alarming to be awakened in the middle of the night by a screeching, gritting sound coming from your child’s bedroom. No, it’s not a scene from Read more -
Air Abrasion Could be a More Pleasant Alternative to the Dental Drill
posted: Feb. 19, 2019.
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 Read more -
Crown Differences Could Ultimately Affect Your Cost
posted: Feb. 09, 2019.
Crowns are a mainstay of cosmetic dentistry used to improve your smile’s appearance in a variety of situations. Not all crowns are alike, though — and the differences could Read more -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Jan. 30, 2019.
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read more -
Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge
posted: Jan. 20, 2019.
Implant-supported fixed bridges are growing in popularity because they offer superior support to traditional bridges or dentures. They can also improve bone health thanks to the affinity between bone Read more -
Bonding with Composite Resins Ideal for Restoring Chipped Teeth
posted: Jan. 10, 2019.
Accidents can happen to your mouth, especially if you have an active lifestyle. For example, a sudden blow to the jaw while playing sports or exercising could result in Read more -
Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
posted: Dec. 31, 2018.
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different. Calculus, Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Dec. 21, 2018.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more -
Don't give up on Flossing!
posted: Dec. 11, 2018.
A couple of years ago the Associated Press published an article claiming the health benefits of flossing remained unproven. The article cited a number of studies that seemed to Read more -
Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?
posted: Dec. 01, 2018.
You probably already know that using tobacco causes significant health risks: It increases your odds of getting various cancers and coronary diseases, to name just a few. Unfortunately, not Read more -
Can an App Help You Brush Your Teeth?
posted: Nov. 21, 2018.
If you’re the kind of person who can’t do without a smart phone, you’ve probably heard the expression “There’s an app for that!” These nifty little programs let you Read more -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Nov. 11, 2018.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read more -
Although a Global Problem, Tooth Decay can be Prevented
posted: Nov. 01, 2018.
Other than the common cold, tooth decay is the most prevalent disease in the world. And while a cavity or two may seem like a minor matter, tooth decay’s Read more -
No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
posted: Oct. 22, 2018.
Are you interested in dental implants but a little hesitant about the surgery? Don’t be—this procedure to imbed an implant’s titanium post in the jawbone is relatively minor with Read more -
How to Keep the Cavity Monster Away this Halloween
posted: Oct. 12, 2018.
Watching your kids dress up in cute, spooky costumes and go out trick-or-treating can be a real thrill. But thinking about the dental damage caused by eating all those Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Oct. 02, 2018.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read more
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