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Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: May 01, 2021.

Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read more
Category: Oral Health
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: Apr. 21, 2021.

Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
posted: Apr. 11, 2021.

If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth. Read more
Category: Oral Health
Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 01, 2021.

It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out. But vaping's recent link with certain Read more
Category: Oral Health
This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
posted: Mar. 22, 2021.

Breastfeeding is nature's way of providing complete nourishment to a newborn in their first years of life. It can also have a positive impact on their emerging immune system, Read more
Category: Oral Health
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Mar. 12, 2021.

This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read more
Category: Oral Health
Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
posted: Mar. 02, 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
Category: Dental Procedures
How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
posted: Feb. 20, 2021.

We can't stop getting older or completely avoid many of the consequences that come with aging. Even so, there are things we can do to age more gracefully. That includes Read more
Category: Oral Health
Love Your Heart, Love Your Gums
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.

This month there are hearts everywhere we look, so it's fitting that February is designated as American Heart Month. We join with the American Heart Association in the goal Read more
Category: Oral Health
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.

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
Category: Dental Procedures
Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.

We all benefit from regular dental care, regardless of our state of oral health. But if you've experienced periodontal (gum) disease, those regular dental visits are even more important Read more
Category: Oral Health
Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.

Even the simplest, everyday things can be challenging for a child with special needs. Dental care is no exception. If you have a child with a chronic condition that affects Read more
Category: Oral Health
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: Dec. 20, 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
Category: Dental Procedures
Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
posted: Dec. 08, 2020.

Although they can be expensive upfront, dental implants often prove to be a wise investment in the long-term. With a success rate that outperforms other teeth replacement restorations, dental Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
posted: Nov. 28, 2020.

Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read more
Category: Dental Procedures

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