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What You Can Do To Reduce Gum Problems While Wearing Braces
updated: Nov. 18, 2021
Wearing braces can ultimately give you a healthier and more attractive smile. In the short-term, though, your gums in particular may be in for a rough ride. While we're all Read more -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
updated: Aug. 30, 2021
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read more -
See How Well You're Removing Plaque With a Disclosing Agent
updated: Jul. 11, 2021
You've just finished your daily brushing and flossing. How did you do? Swiping your tongue across your teeth can generally tell you: It's a good sign if it glides Read more -
Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
updated: Feb. 20, 2021
In recent years, dental implants have helped traditional bridgework take a giant leap forward. A few strategically placed implants can provide the highest support and stability we can currently 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 -
It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
updated: Feb. 03, 2020
The Internet is truly amazing: It takes only a few seconds to tap into a vast store of knowledge to find information that once took people hours or days. Read more -
Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
updated: Dec. 05, 2019
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move Read more -
Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
updated: Aug. 27, 2019
When you’re buying a tool or appliance, you compare brands for the best quality you can afford. There’s another important item that deserves the same level of scrutiny: your Read more -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
updated: Apr. 19, 2019
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read more -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
updated: Mar. 10, 2019
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, 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 -
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 -
Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
updated: Aug. 08, 2017
Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease takes time. If you have this destructive disease, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to undergo several cleaning sessions to remove plaque from tooth Read more -
Dealing with the Reality of Increased Disease Risk with Braces
updated: Apr. 17, 2017
Wearing braces is all about the future: you undergo many months of treatment to gain a lifetime of better mouth function and a more attractive smile. In the meantime, though, Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
updated: Mar. 10, 2017
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
updated: Jan. 09, 2017
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read more