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New Year, New Smile
posted: Dec. 25, 2018.
As December brings the old year to a close, it’s a great time to set goals for the year to come. This might include a major life change, such Read more -
What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 15, 2018.
If there’s one essential tool for protecting your dental health, it’s the humble toothbrush. The basic manual brush with a long, slender handle and short-bristled head is still effective Read more -
Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
posted: Dec. 05, 2018.
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different. Calculus, Read more -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Nov. 25, 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 -
Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
posted: Nov. 15, 2018.
November is National Diabetes Month—a time to focus on a disease that affects more than 400 million people around the world. What does diabetes have to do with oral Read more -
4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
posted: Nov. 05, 2018.
The American Diabetes Association has declared November National Diabetes Month. If you or a loved one has diabetes, you may already know that diabetes puts you at greater risk Read more -
Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
posted: Oct. 26, 2018.
Tooth decay is a highly destructive dental disease, responsible along with periodontal (gum) disease for most adult tooth loss. And we become even more susceptible to it as we Read more -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Oct. 16, 2018.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read more -
Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 06, 2018.
In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing Read more -
Paying Attention to Certain Factors Helps Ensure Successful Implant Outcomes
posted: Sep. 26, 2018.
Implants are highly regarded by both dentists and patients for their versatility and durability. But it’s their life-like appearance that “seals the deal” as the restoration of choice — Read more -
Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
posted: Sep. 16, 2018.
Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Sep. 06, 2018.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more -
Take Years off Your Smile by Treating Age-Related Dental Problems
posted: Aug. 27, 2018.
You may be able to slow the aging process with healthy habits but you can’t stop it. Every part of your body will change, including your teeth and gums. Read more -
Keep a Close Eye on Your Dental Health While Undergoing Cancer Treatment
posted: Aug. 17, 2018.
As a cancer patient, you know how important radiation and chemotherapy are to overcoming the disease. But these treatments often come at a price to other aspects of your Read more -
What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
posted: Aug. 07, 2018.
When your child says they have a toothache, should you see your dentist? In most cases, the answer is yes. And for good reason: their “toothache” could be a sign Read more -
Why
posted: Jul. 28, 2018.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more