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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
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.

Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read more
Category: Oral Health
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Nov. 08, 2020.

Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.

Brushing and flossing daily, and dental visits at least twice a year: These are the essential things you should be doing to protect your teeth and gums against dental Read more
Category: Oral Health
A Little Daily Brushing and Flossing Can Add Up to a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.

Little things add up. Like your three meals a day, which could total over 87,000 by the time you're eighty. If you average a full night's sleep every night, Read more
Category: Oral Health
Protect Yourself From Gum Disease for the Health of Your Mouth AND Your Body
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, when we call attention to the importance of keeping those pearly whites clean. Brushing and flossing, along with regular dental cleanings, protect your Read more
Category: Oral Health
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Sep. 29, 2020.

Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read more
Category: Oral Health
It's Time for Football! Is Your Favorite Player's Mouth Fully Protected?
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.

It's September—and that means football season is underway. Whether you're playing, spectating or managing a fantasy team, the action is about to ramp up. Unfortunately, increased “action” also includes Read more
Category: Oral Health
Act Quickly With a Knocked Out Tooth to Ensure Its Long-Term Survival
posted: Sep. 09, 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
Category: Dental Procedures

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