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How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read more -
You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
posted: Jul. 13, 2019.
Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying Read more -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
posted: Jul. 03, 2019.
You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an Read more -
4 Ways Dairy Can Boost Oral Health
posted: Jun. 23, 2019.
Dairy foods have played a role in human diets for thousands of years. More than one kid—whether millennia ago on the Mesopotamian plains or today in an American suburb—has Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Jun. 13, 2019.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more -
Keep an Eye on Your Family's Fluoride Intake
posted: Jun. 03, 2019.
Fluoride is a critical weapon in the war against tooth decay. But this natural chemical proven to strengthen tooth enamel has also aroused suspicion over the years that it Read more -
Have Teeth or Jaw Problems Checked Before Your Next Flight or Dive
posted: May 24, 2019.
Among the “to-do” items on your pre-dive checklist like “Pack wetsuit” or “Fill scuba tanks,” be sure to add one other: “Check my dental health status.” While that may seem Read more -
3 Things to Consider for Lowering Your Child's Risk for Cavities
posted: May 14, 2019.
From the moment your child's first tooth appears, usually between six and nine months, you need to be concerned about Early Childhood Caries (ECC). This particular form of tooth Read more -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: May 04, 2019.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more -
Crowns can now be made In-Office with the CAD/CAM System
posted: Apr. 24, 2019.
The traditional way to restore a tooth with an artificial crown takes several weeks and multiple office visits: from tooth preparation and impression molding to crown production by a Read more -
3 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Improves Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 14, 2019.
You may think an office cleaning is mainly cosmetic — giving your teeth that polished look and you that pleasant, “squeaky clean” feeling. But your dental hygienist is doing Read more -
Need an Effective but Affordable Tooth Replacement? Look at a Flexible RPD
posted: Apr. 04, 2019.
People with missing teeth have more replacement options than ever before, including the ever popular but often more expensive dental implant. But there has also been an expansion of Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Mar. 25, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read more -
Cemented or Screwed: Which Implant Crown Attachment is Best for You?
posted: Mar. 15, 2019.
In the realm of restorative dentistry, dental implants are king. A dental implant can replace a tooth with a permanent, life-like restoration with a solid reputation for durability. Implants are Read more -
Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
posted: Mar. 05, 2019.
Proponents of legalized marijuana have won phenomenal gains over the last decade. Despite the federal government's continuing criminalization of the drug, several states including California, Colorado and Massachusetts, have Read more -
A 4-Step Process for Achieving Your Highest Oral Health Possible
posted: Feb. 23, 2019.
You know the basics for a healthy mouth: daily oral hygiene and regular dental checkups. But there are other elements unique to you that also factor into your oral Read more