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Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
updated: Nov. 30, 2016
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
updated: Nov. 15, 2016
You might see your teeth and gums as separate parts of your mouth. But we dentists see them as a unified biological system, each of them contributing to your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
updated: Oct. 31, 2016
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Even Though not in the "Smile Zone" You Should Replace that Back Tooth
updated: Oct. 23, 2016
People often put a premium on appearance when deciding whether or not to replace a missing tooth. There's more motivation to replace one in the “smile zone,” where the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
updated: Oct. 08, 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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Reducing Tooth Sensitivity will Depend on the Cause
updated: Sep. 23, 2016
If you're one of over 30% of Americans who wince in pain when eating and drinking certain foods and beverages, you may have tooth sensitivity. Although there are a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
updated: Sep. 08, 2016
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Local Anesthesia Eliminates Pain Completely During Dental Work
updated: Aug. 24, 2016
Your teeth and gums are filled with nerves that make the mouth one of the most sensitive areas in the body. But thanks to local anesthesia, you won't feel Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
updated: Aug. 09, 2016
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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 moreCategory: Oral Health