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Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
updated: Nov. 10, 2018
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read more -
4 Big Benefits for Beginning Early Dental Visits for Your Child
updated: Oct. 31, 2018
Your child's dental health is just as important as any other aspect of their physical development. That's why we recommend beginning regular dental visits around their first birthday. Besides getting Read more -
Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
updated: Oct. 21, 2018
Along with thumb sucking, childhood teeth grinding is one of the top concerns anxious parents bring to their dentists. It’s so prevalent, though, many providers consider it normal behavior—the Read more -
Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
updated: Oct. 11, 2018
Periodontal disease may start in the gums’ superficial layers, but it’s not likely to stay there. As the disease moves deeper it can wreak havoc on tooth roots and Read more -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
updated: Oct. 01, 2018
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read more -
Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
updated: Sep. 21, 2018
Although it’s a natural part of dental development, teething is no picnic for your baby. This process in which each of their twenty primary teeth gradually erupt through the Read more -
A New School Year, A New Beginning
updated: Sep. 11, 2018
Like a second New Year’s Day, the month of September offers its own chance to make a brand new start: It’s back-to-school season! This can be an exhilarating time—a Read more -
Treating Gum Disease with Lasers
updated: Sep. 01, 2018
Since their development in the laboratory over five decades ago, lasers have found increasing use in our everyday lives. In the field of medicine, it’s not uncommon to find Read more -
A Royal Fix
updated: Aug. 22, 2018
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read more -
Correcting a Poor Bite Improves Dental Health as Well as Smile Appearance
updated: Aug. 12, 2018
Overbites, underbites, crossbites—these are just a few of the possible malocclusions (poor bites) you or a family member might be experiencing. But no matter which one, any malocclusion can Read more -
Anchors Make all the Difference in Successful Orthodontic Treatment
updated: Aug. 02, 2018
Orthodontics shares a principle with the classic tug of war game: if you want things to move in the right direction you need a good anchor. Anchors help braces Read more -
Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
updated: Jul. 23, 2018
What do a teenager with a poor bite, a senior citizen with multiple missing teeth or a middle-aged person with a teeth grinding habit all have in common? They Read more -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
updated: Jul. 13, 2018
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear Read more -
How to Reduce Tooth White Spots While Wearing Braces
updated: Jul. 03, 2018
When your braces finally come off, you’ll hopefully be astounded by what you see –once-crooked teeth replaced by a more attractive smile. But you might also see something you Read more -
Don't Fear the Root Canal - it Could Save Your Tooth
updated: Jun. 23, 2018
Many people consider a root canal treatment to be potentially an unpleasant experience. You might even feel a few butterflies fluttering in your stomach if we were to recommend Read more -
3 Common Causes for Chronic Dry Mouth and What You can do About It
updated: Jun. 13, 2018
Like most people, you’ve no doubt experienced occasional dry mouth as when you’re thirsty or just waking from sleep. These are normal occurrences that usually don’t last long. But xerostomia Read more