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A Bonded Retainer - Another Option for Keeping Your New, Straight Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 07, 2021
For some, the excitement over their braces coming off gets dampened a bit with the prospect of now having to wear a retainer. But it has to be—newly realigned
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What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 28, 2021
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at
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Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 18, 2021
There are many things to be concerned about with your infant. Thumb sucking shouldn't be one of them—at least not yet. Practically universal among young children, the habit normally
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Protect Your Teeth and Gums During Physical Activities
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 08, 2021
As part of his "New Frontier," President Kennedy greatly expanded the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Sixty years later, it's still going strong—now as the President's Council on Sports,
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We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 28, 2021
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 18, 2021
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does
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Don't Throw Away Your Used Toothbrush - Repurpose It!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 08, 2021
From a dentist's perspective, toothbrushes have a limited lifespan: Bristles can fray after months of use, rendering them less effective in removing harmful dental plaque. The American Dental Association
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Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 29, 2021
Osteoporosis is a serious bone weakening disease in older adults that can turn a minor fall into a major bone fracture. But the condition could also impact dental treatment—triggered
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Acid Reflux Could Be Damaging Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 19, 2021
Your tooth enamel is often under assault from oral acid produced by bacteria and certain foods. Unless neutralized, acid can erode your enamel, and lead to destructive tooth decay.
But
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Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 09, 2021
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino
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Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 27, 2021
Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the
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Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 17, 2021
You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can
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Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 06, 2021
Millions of Americans rely on dental insurance to help them better afford dental care. Depending on the benefit package, an insurance policy can be useful in restoring dental health
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What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 27, 2021
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals
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Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 17, 2021
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare
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Flexible RPDs - a Sound, Temporary Way To Replace Missing Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 07, 2021
The timing around losing a tooth may not always sync with your financial ability. It's not unusual for people to postpone getting a dental implant—by far the best option
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