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Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
updated: Jul. 25, 2016
Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease pose the most common dangers to dental health. But there are some rare conditions that can also place teeth at risk to be Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
updated: Jul. 17, 2016
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read more -
Clear Aligners Reduce Risk for Developing Gum Disease Better than Braces
updated: Jul. 02, 2016
Wearing braces isn't just for teenagers — straightening teeth can be just as viable a need when you're an adult. For example, it may be necessary to first move Read more -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
updated: Jun. 17, 2016
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 -
4 Dental Care Areas to Keep in Mind for the Senior Adult in Your Life
updated: Jun. 02, 2016
Like many people, you might be caring for an elderly parent or family member. That care should include a focus on their teeth and gums — a healthy mouth Read more -
Spice Up Your Teeth
updated: May 18, 2016
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read more -
Monitoring Blood Pressure is Also Important During Dental Care
updated: May 03, 2016
You may think your blood pressure is only important to your general health — but it can also affect your dental care. That’s why it’s increasingly common for dental Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
updated: Apr. 18, 2016
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more -
Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
updated: Apr. 10, 2016
Poor bites, also known as “malocclusions,” can have a dramatic impact on mouth function and appearance. Moving teeth to better positions will solve most of these bite problems — Read more -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
updated: Mar. 26, 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 -
4 Advantages to Using Composite Resins for Restoring Teeth
updated: Mar. 11, 2016
Restoring chipped, stained or decayed teeth with dental porcelain is a tried and true method that’s been used for decades. In recent years, though, restorations made with composite resin Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
updated: Feb. 25, 2016
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more -
Persistent Jaw Pain After an Injury Needs Immediate Attention
updated: Feb. 10, 2016
Accidents happen. And if an accident causes an injury to your jaws or surrounding facial area, it could result in serious damage. Without prompt treatment, that damage could be Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
updated: Jan. 19, 2016
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more -
Your Other Teeth May Need Straightening Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
updated: Jan. 04, 2016
You’re ready to have that missing tooth replaced with a dental implant or other life-like restoration. But we may first have to address another problem — moving the teeth Read more -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
updated: Dec. 27, 2015
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read more