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Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
updated: Aug. 29, 2015
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Complex Mouth Conditions Call for Dental Specialties
updated: Aug. 14, 2015
Hopefully, you’ve developed a long-term care relationship with your family dentist. Better known as a general dentist, these professionals are the central players in maintaining your oral health, and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
updated: Jul. 30, 2015
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
updated: Jul. 15, 2015
For a healthy pregnancy, it helps to have healthy teeth and gums. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages its members to advise expectant moms Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Toothless Tiger?
updated: Jun. 30, 2015
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
updated: Jun. 15, 2015
Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry especially for post-procedural discomfort. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
updated: May 29, 2015
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
updated: May 11, 2015
For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Good Oral Hygiene Made All the Difference for Ballroom Dance Star Cheryl Burke
updated: Apr. 24, 2015
Growing up with a dentist stepdad, Cheryl Burke of Dancing with the Stars heard a lot over the years about the importance of good oral hygiene — in particular, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Oral Health Can Prove Challenging in Your Senior Years
updated: Apr. 09, 2015
A focus on dental care in senior citizens is just as important as it is for children. Indeed, oral health in your later years can be a major factor Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
updated: Mar. 25, 2015
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating Disorders May Contribute to Damaged Teeth and Gums
updated: Mar. 10, 2015
While most dental problems are caused by disease or trauma, sometimes the root problem is psychological. Such is the case with bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder that could contribute Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jane Fonda Chooses New Teeth Over a New Car!
updated: Feb. 23, 2015
Not long ago, Jane Fonda gave a British interviewer a clue as to how she manages to look so young at her advanced age. During the 2011 Cannes Film Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Bleeding Gums are a Possible Sign of Periodontal Gum Disease
updated: Feb. 13, 2015
If you notice your gums bleeding when you brush your teeth, you’re not alone — it’s estimated that as many as 90% of the population have at some time Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Maria Menounos Discusses Diabetes, Diet And Dental Sealants
updated: Jan. 29, 2015
As the youngest person ever to host Entertainment Tonight, Maria Menounos, an independent filmmaker, actress, and co-host of daily entertainment news program Extra, has made a huge splash in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
updated: Jan. 14, 2015
We most often associate plastic surgery with cosmetic enhancements to our outer appearance. While this is their primary purpose, some forms of reconstructive surgery restore lost function and health Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures