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Your Teen's Teeth May Not Be Ready for Veneers
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
Teenagers can have the same smile-disrupting tooth flaws as adults. But not all cosmetic treatments available to adults are appropriate for teenagers—at least not until they get a little Read more -
Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now. Some of Read more -
3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, Read more -
Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
posted: Feb. 02, 2021.
During election season, you'll often hear celebrities encouraging you to vote. But this year, Kaia Gerber, an up-and-coming model following the career path of her mother Cindy Crawford, made Read more -
Hoping to Show Your Smile Again in 2021? Be Sure You're Ready
posted: Jan. 23, 2021.
As part of the fight against COVID-19, many of us have been wearing some form of face mask in public for most of 2020. While it's intended for good, Read more -
This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
posted: Jan. 13, 2021.
If you're intrigued by the strange and bizarre, here's one to pique your interest: geographic tongue. It's a rare condition that causes the appearance of red patches on the Read more -
Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
posted: Jan. 03, 2021.
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Dec. 24, 2020.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read more -
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 14, 2020.
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or Read more -
New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
posted: Dec. 04, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated Read more -
Get Control of Dry Mouth to Protect Your Dental Health
posted: Nov. 24, 2020.
As your mother used to say, “A moist mouth is a healthy mouth.” Well, maybe she didn't — but it's still true. Without the constant flow of saliva, your Read more -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Nov. 14, 2020.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read more -
Act Quickly With a Knocked Out Tooth to Ensure Its Long-Term Survival
posted: Nov. 04, 2020.
We Americans love our sports, whether as participants or spectators. But there's also a downside to contact sports like soccer, football or basketball: a higher risk of injury, particularly Read more -
Mouth Breathing Can Lead to Serious Oral Problems, Especially for Children
posted: Oct. 25, 2020.
It's normal for people to breathe through their nose. And for good reason: Nasal breathing filters contaminants, warms and humidifies incoming air, and helps generate beneficial nitric oxide. Chronic Read more -
Transform 'Smile Zone' Teeth With Composite Resins
posted: Oct. 15, 2020.
As far as your appearance goes, the most important teeth you have are those in the “smile zone.” These are the teeth most visible when you smile—and the ones Read more -
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: Oct. 05, 2020.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read more