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Know the Kind of Smile You Want Before Cosmetic Dental Treatment
posted: Jul. 21, 2016.
Before we discuss cosmetic options for transforming your smile, and before any preparations for treatment, there’s one question that needs to be answered: What do you want to be Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Jul. 06, 2016.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read more -
Consider a Removable Partial Denture as a Temporary Solution After Tooth Loss
posted: Jun. 21, 2016.
In an ideal situation, you would transition from a missing tooth to a permanent replacement with as little time in between as possible. Unfortunately, reality can intrude on the Read more -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Jun. 06, 2016.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted on Read more -
To Prevent Tooth Decay, Practice Effective Brushing and Flossing
posted: May 29, 2016.
There are two basic facts about tooth decay: 1) next to the common cold, it’s the world’s most prevalent infectious disease; and 2) with modern dentistry, it’s preventable. Getting from Read more -
When Are Scaling and Root Planing Needed?
posted: May 25, 2016.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about half of American adults suffer from some kind of periodontal disease. In mild cases of gum disease, conservative treatments such as Read more -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: May 14, 2016.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more -
Keeping Fluoride to Just the Right Amount Protects Your Family's Smiles
posted: Apr. 29, 2016.
Since the 1950s fluoride has played an important role in the fight against tooth decay as an additive to hygiene products and many public water supplies. But although a proven Read more -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Apr. 14, 2016.
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 -
Limit Sugar in Your Diet for Better Oral and General Health
posted: Mar. 30, 2016.
Even after decades emphasizing oral hygiene and supplemental fluoride to fight dental disease, we’re now seeing an increase in tooth decay, especially among children. What’s causing this alarming trend? Many Read more -
Let Dental Implants Improve Your Smile
posted: Mar. 18, 2016.
It's hard not to feel self-conscious about a missing tooth. Every time you look in the mirror, you notice the gap in your mouth. After a while, you may even Read more -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Mar. 15, 2016.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read more -
Oral Sedation Helps Reduce Anxiety During Dental Treatment
posted: Feb. 29, 2016.
Eliminating pain and discomfort is one of our major objectives during dental treatment. To that end, our profession has developed a number of anesthetic drugs and deliveries that ensures Read more -
What Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure Is Right For Me?
posted: Feb. 08, 2016.
As the popularity of cosmetic dentistry rises, more and more procedures are available. From teeth whitening to gum surgery, cosmetic procedures vary wildly. However, with all these options, choosing the Read more -
Cleaning Around Implants Crucial to Protecting Them from Loss
posted: Feb. 06, 2016.
Unlike the natural tooth it replaces, a dental implant is impervious to decay. But don’t think that means you can relax your oral hygiene habits — even though the Read more -
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
posted: Jan. 22, 2016.
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There’s no specific thing," Read more
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