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Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
updated: Aug. 11, 2020
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, Read more -
Implants Make Dentures More Secure, Comfortable and Bone-Friendly
updated: Aug. 01, 2020
Even in the 21st Century, losing most or all of your teeth is still an unfortunate possibility. Many in this circumstance turn to dentures, as their great-grandparents did, to Read more -
New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
updated: Jul. 22, 2020
Your child could hit a speed bump on their road to dental maturity—tooth decay. In fact, children are susceptible to an aggressive form of decay known as Early Childhood Read more -
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
updated: Jul. 12, 2020
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might Read more -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
updated: Jul. 02, 2020
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Smile and Your Life!
updated: Jun. 22, 2020
If you have a less than attractive smile due to some moderate imperfections, dental veneers may be the answer. This relatively inexpensive dental restoration may be the key to Read more -
A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
updated: Jun. 12, 2020
It's National Dairy Month and time to pay tribute to the aurochs, those shaggy creatures who once roamed the Fertile Crescent until people began domesticating them about 8,000 years Read more -
A Common Sense Approach to Managing Your Dental Care Costs
updated: Jun. 02, 2020
It's a sad fact: Many people postpone needed dental treatment because of their finances. There's no doubt that treatments for many tooth and gum problems can be expensive. But Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
updated: May 23, 2020
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read more -
3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life
updated: May 13, 2020
Entering your “sunset” years doesn't mean you're washed up—you still have a lot to offer the world. That's why the theme for this May's Older Americans Month (sponsored by Read more -
Tooth Pain? Here Are Some Possible Causes
updated: May 03, 2020
“My tooth hurts…or maybe more than one. Or, it might be my gums.” If you're having trouble describing the pain in your mouth, don't feel bad. Although our body's pain Read more -
Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
updated: Apr. 23, 2020
Over 26 million Americans have diabetes, a systemic condition that interferes with maintaining safe levels of blood sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can begin to interfere with Read more -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
updated: Apr. 13, 2020
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read more -
Orthodontic Headgear: What It Is and Why It May be Needed
updated: Apr. 03, 2020
Most of us are quite familiar with what traditional braces look like. But occasionally we see more complex-looking devices being worn by young orthodontic patients: thicker wires that extend Read more -
Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
updated: Mar. 24, 2020
Surgical tooth extraction is a fairly routine procedure with few complications. But one rare complication called dry socket does affect a small number of patients. Dry socket, which derives Read more -
One Visit May Be All You Need to Restore a Chipped Tooth
updated: Mar. 14, 2020
As tough as teeth are, life can take its toll on them and sometimes lead to parts of them chipping off. Although it might not affect a tooth's overall Read more