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Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
posted: Sep. 01, 2019.
The Millennials, those born around the turn of the Millennium in 2000, are entering adulthood. Like any generation, they have their collective promise—and problems. An example of the latter Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Speaking of Wellness: Enjoying Great Oral Health for a Lifetime
posted: Aug. 22, 2019.
August is National Wellness Month. Since part of staying in good overall health is taking care of your dental health, it's a good time to look at ways you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Aug. 12, 2019.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
posted: Aug. 02, 2019.
True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life. Although “baby” Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Ways to Protect Your Teeth in the Great Outdoors
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.
It’s July—and that means it’s National Park and Recreation Month! If you’re like a lot of families, you might already be planning a trip to one of the nation’s Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Jul. 13, 2019.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Jul. 03, 2019.
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Smoking Could Shorten Your Implants' Longevity
posted: Jun. 23, 2019.
Although costly in the beginning, dental implants often turn out to be the least expensive tooth replacement option. That's because their enviable record for longevity often outpaces dentures or Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
posted: Jun. 13, 2019.
X-ray imaging is such an intricate part of dentistry, we usually don't think twice about it. Without it, though, the fight against dental disease would be much harder. At the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
posted: Jun. 03, 2019.
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: May 24, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
posted: May 14, 2019.
Tooth decay and developing bite problems could be major obstacles to your child's normal growth and development. Without good, preventive dental care at home and from the dentist, these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
posted: May 04, 2019.
Teenagers and adults alike can improve their smile appearance with dental solutions like teeth whitening or orthodontics. But there are a few cosmetic solutions like porcelain veneers that are Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: Apr. 24, 2019.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development. That holds true for poor bites: while Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Apr. 14, 2019.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You Might Avoid a Root Canal with This Tooth-Saving Procedure
posted: Apr. 04, 2019.
The sooner you get treated for tooth decay, the less likely you'll lose your tooth. That could mean a simple filling—or you might need a root canal treatment if Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures