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Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
updated: Oct. 13, 2017
Periodontal (gum) disease is potentially devastating to your teeth, gums and bone. To fight it we have to remove the substance that causes and sustains the disease from all Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
updated: Sep. 28, 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 -
Think You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out for Sure to Get the Right Treatment
updated: Sep. 13, 2017
Fatigue, irritability and family complaints about snoring — all tell-tale signs you may have sleep apnea. There’s more to this condition than being grouchy the next day — the Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
updated: Aug. 29, 2017
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more -
Think You're Too Old for Orthodontics? Read This
updated: Aug. 14, 2017
You’ve lived most of your life with crooked teeth and an imperfect smile. You feel you should have done something about it years ago, but now you’re approaching your Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
updated: Aug. 06, 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 -
Orthodontists can Use Other Tools with Braces for Complex Bite Problems
updated: Jul. 22, 2017
Braces utilize the mouth’s existing teeth-moving mechanism by applying pressure in the direction of the desired movement. This is done with a wire laced through metal brackets affixed to Read more -
A Royal Fix
updated: Jul. 07, 2017
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read more -
Besides Your Health, Shingles Could Affect Your Dental Care
updated: Jun. 22, 2017
If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
updated: Jun. 07, 2017
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more -
Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
updated: May 23, 2017
Although your smile wouldn't be the same without them, there's more to your gums than their looks. Besides helping to hold your teeth in place, they're also an important Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
updated: May 08, 2017
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more -
Practice Proactive Prevention to Enhance Your Child's Dental Development
updated: Apr. 30, 2017
Like any parent you want your child to grow up healthy and strong. So be sure you don't neglect their dental care, a crucial part of overall health and Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
updated: Apr. 15, 2017
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read more -
Bonded Retainers Provide a Less Noticeable Option for Keeping Teeth Straight
updated: Mar. 31, 2017
If you're currently undergoing orthodontic treatment, you're no doubt looking forward to the day your braces come off. But that won't end your treatment just yet — you'll need Read more -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
updated: Mar. 16, 2017
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more