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The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
posted: Oct. 08, 2017.
Here’s a sobering statistic: you have a 50/50 chance over your lifetime for developing periodontal (gum) disease. And it’s much more serious than irritated gums: if not treated aggressively Read more -
Say Goodbye to Your Dental Stains
posted: Oct. 04, 2017.
Are you looking to brighten up your teeth? Here at Artistic Dentistry, Dr. Tara Moshiri has what you need. Forget those days of you covering up your smile because of yellow Read more -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Sep. 23, 2017.
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read more -
Dental Implants: a Durable, Life-Like Solution for your Tooth Loss
posted: Sep. 08, 2017.
What's so special about dental implants — and why should you consider one to replace a missing tooth? Although they've only been widely available for thirty years, dental implants have Read more -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: Aug. 24, 2017.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more -
How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help Improve Your Smile
posted: Aug. 14, 2017.
If you weren't destined to have a naturally attractive smile, don't feel frustrated. You are not alone. According to Dentistry Today, about 25 percent of adults don't like their smile appearance, Read more -
The 3 Top Causes for Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Aug. 09, 2017.
Like other living tissue, your teeth can feel. Dentin, the layer below the enamel, houses fluid-filled conduits that transmit temperature or pressure sensations to a nerve network within the Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Jul. 25, 2017.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more -
Good Bone Health Essential for Obtaining 'Teeth in One Day' Implants
posted: Jul. 10, 2017.
You've seen ads for “Teeth in One Day” that promise immediate implant placement at the same time you have the problem tooth removed. But this presumes the gums and Read more -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Jul. 02, 2017.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read more -
A Smile Makeover Depends on Balancing Technique with Beauty
posted: Jun. 17, 2017.
“Redesigning” a smile is a lot like remodeling a house: the technicalities of construction must blend seamlessly with what is perceived as elegant and beautiful. The first aspect — Read more -
What is a Root Canal Treatment?
posted: Jun. 12, 2017.
Wondering if you need a root canal? Our Sterling, VA, dentist, Dr. Tara Moshiri, shares information about root canal therapy and explains when it's needed. Why are root canals performed? You may Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Jun. 02, 2017.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read more -
There's a Lot of Effort Behind the Scenes to Making Dentures Work for You
posted: May 18, 2017.
For centuries, people who've lost all their teeth have worn dentures. Although materials in today's dentures are more durable and attractive than those in past generations, the basic design Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: May 03, 2017.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more -
Patchy Discolorations on the Tongue Aren't a Cause for Worry
posted: Apr. 18, 2017.
Some things in life look worse than they really are. A condition known as “geographic tongue” is a good example: while it may look serious, it’s not a cause Read more
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