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Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
updated: Jan. 21, 2021
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
updated: Jan. 11, 2021
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
updated: Jan. 01, 2021
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
Boost Your Dental Health With Soon-To-Expire FSA Funds
updated: Dec. 21, 2020
If you're among the estimated 14 million families with a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), New Year's Eve has an added meaning—that's typically the deadline for using any current Read more -
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
updated: Dec. 09, 2020
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read more -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
updated: Nov. 29, 2020
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read more -
Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
updated: Nov. 19, 2020
Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read more -
Here's Why Smoking Can Be Hazardous to Your Dental Health
updated: Nov. 09, 2020
During his exploration of the Americas, Christopher Columbus encountered a native in a canoe loaded with water, food and a strange bunching of leaves. This marked the first European Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
updated: Oct. 30, 2020
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read more -
This Orthodontic Device Could Reduce the Need for Future Braces
updated: Oct. 20, 2020
Each year, millions of children and teenagers wear braces or clear aligners to straighten a crooked smile. But there may be a way to treat some of these bite Read more -
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
updated: Oct. 10, 2020
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not Read more -
Addressing Risk Factors: Taking the Fight Against Tooth Decay to a New Level
updated: Sep. 30, 2020
Tooth decay is more prevalent than diseases like cancer, heart disease or influenza. It doesn't have to be—brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, less dietary sugar and regular dental cleanings Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
updated: Sep. 20, 2020
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more -
Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
updated: Sep. 10, 2020
Most babies come into the world ready and able to nourish at their mother's breast—no training required! About one in ten children, though, may have a structural abnormality with Read more -
Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle
updated: Aug. 31, 2020
If you've decided to straighten your teeth, you've made a wise choice for both your dental health and your smile. Now you may be facing another decision—which method to Read more -
Mouth Breathing Can Lead to Serious Oral Problems, Especially for Children
updated: Aug. 21, 2020
It's normal for people to breathe through their nose. And for good reason: Nasal breathing filters contaminants, warms and humidifies incoming air, and helps generate beneficial nitric oxide. Chronic Read more