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How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Nov. 14, 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 more
Category: Dental Procedures
Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it “one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th Century.” A new vaccine? A cure for Read more
Category: Oral Health
Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
posted: Oct. 25, 2019.

The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost Read more
Category: Oral Health
Your Quest for a Dental Implant Might Be Interrupted by Bone Loss
posted: Oct. 15, 2019.

Years ago, disease or trauma robbed you of one of your teeth. At the time you might have opted for an affordable solution, like a partial denture. But now Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Oct. 05, 2019.

Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the Read more
Category: Oral Health
Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.

Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to Read more
Category: Oral Health
Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
posted: Sep. 15, 2019.

Among dental restorations, implants are the closest prosthetic we have to real teeth. They not only replace the visible crown, but the titanium post imbedded in the jawbone adequately Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.

Although adults are more prone to dental disease, children aren't immune from one particular infection, tooth decay. Some children, in fact, are at higher risk for an aggressive form Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.

The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
How Early Dental Visits Can Improve Your Child's Oral Health
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.

Pediatricians and dentists alike recommend beginning your child's regular dental visits at an earlier age rather than later. Most say children's first visits should happen around their first birthday. Some Read more
Category: Oral Health
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.

Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.

The journey to a straighter smile with braces can be difficult. One of the biggest dangers you'll face is an increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is caused Read more
Category: Oral Health
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.

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
Category: Dental Procedures
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Jul. 07, 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 more
Category: Oral Health
Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.

Although teething is a natural part of your baby's dental development, it can be quite uncomfortable for them—and upsetting to you. During teething, children can experience symptoms like pain, Read more
Category: Oral Health
As Summer Heats Up, Be on Your Guard for Tooth Injuries
posted: Jun. 17, 2019.

Each year, the National Safety Council recognizes June as National Safety Month. It's the perfect time to focus on safety: With summer temperatures heating up, so do sports and Read more
Category: Oral Health

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