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A Teen with a Missing Tooth May Need to Wait on a Dental Implant
posted: Sep. 20, 2017.
There’s a lot to like about replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. This state-of-the-art restoration is by far the most durable and life-like option available. And unlike other Read more -
Tips for a Tooth-Healthy School Lunch
posted: Sep. 12, 2017.
Sending the kids back to school means it's time to start packing those lunch boxes! What your children eat and drink can have a big effect on their oral health. Read more -
Reduce Future Bite Problems with These Innovative Techniques
posted: Sep. 04, 2017.
When you think orthodontics, you may instantly picture braces or clear aligners worn by teenagers or adults. But there’s more to orthodontics than correcting fully developed malocclusions (poor bites). It’s Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Sep. 03, 2017.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Bialik, Read more -
Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
posted: Aug. 26, 2017.
X-ray imaging is a routine part of a child's dental care — and it undeniably makes a difference in preventing and treating dental disease. It's so routine, we can easily Read more -
4 Situations Where a Crown Could Improve an Existing Tooth
posted: Aug. 18, 2017.
Porcelain crowns have been used to restore problem teeth since at least the early 20th Century. Crown technology has gradually progressed from the early use of precious metals like gold Read more -
Use the Same Prevention Strategy to Defeat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 10, 2017.
Archeologists can tell us quite a bit about our primitive ancestors. For example, because of their coarse, abrasive diet and a primitive understanding of oral hygiene, their teeth had a Read more -
How Invisalign Works
posted: Aug. 02, 2017.
Need braces? Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without the restrictions that come with conventional braces. Invisalign has made such a difference in the lives of many Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Aug. 02, 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, for Read more -
3 Steps to a Better Bite and a More Attractive Smile
posted: Jul. 25, 2017.
Before you consider cosmetic changes to your smile, ask yourself one question: how's your bite? How your teeth are positioned and aligned doesn't just affect their function — it also Read more -
Your Dentist may have the Solution for Your Sleep Apnea
posted: Jul. 17, 2017.
Your nightly snoring has become a major sleep disturbance for you and other family members. But it may be more than an irritation — it could also be a sign Read more -
A Smile Makeover Depends on Balancing Technique with Beauty
posted: Jul. 16, 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 — the Read more -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Jul. 08, 2017.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house in Read more -
We may Need to Remove one or More Teeth Before Applying Braces
posted: Jun. 30, 2017.
“To gain something, sometimes you have to give up something else.” No, that isn't the latest viral meme on the Internet. It's actually a practical consideration that could arise in orthodontics. In Read more -
Not All Bacteria are Harmful to Oral Health
posted: Jun. 22, 2017.
Most people associate bacteria with disease and ill health. But the real story about the trillions of microscopic organisms now living in and on your body is a bit more Read more -
Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
posted: Jun. 14, 2017.
Many people learn they have periodontal (gum) disease after noticing gum swelling, soreness or bleeding. But what you can see or feel may be only the tip of the iceberg Read more