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Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
posted: Feb. 17, 2019.

We've known for decades that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and lowers the risk for decay. And while adding it to toothpaste and drinking water are the more common ways Read more
Category: Oral Health
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.

When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
3 Ways Orthodontic Techniques Could Prevent a Poor Bite
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.

While orthodontists can effectively correct most poor bites (malocclusions), some can be quite complex requiring much time and expense. But there's good news—we often don't have to wait on Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.

Implant-supported fixed bridges are growing in popularity because they offer superior support to traditional bridges or dentures. They can also improve bone health thanks to the affinity between bone Read more
Category: Oral Health
Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.

While many people still consider dental implants the "new kids on the block" in dental restoration, they're now in their fourth decade of use. And since their inception implant Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.

During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.

If there’s one essential tool for protecting your dental health, it’s the humble toothbrush. The basic manual brush with a long, slender handle and short-bristled head is still effective Read more
Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.

Your risk for periodontal (gum) disease increases if you’re not brushing or flossing effectively. You can also have a higher risk if you’ve inherited thinner gum tissues from your Read more
Category: Oral Health
Avoid Implant Failure by Watching Out for These Mouth Problems
posted: Nov. 29, 2018.

There are several reasons why dental implants are so popular. Perhaps the most important, though, is their longevity: if maintained properly implants can last for decades. However, they’re not Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.

At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more
Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
posted: Nov. 09, 2018.

November is National Diabetes Month—a time to focus on a disease that affects more than 400 million people around the world. What does diabetes have to do with oral Read more
Category: Oral Health
Quitting Smoking Decreases Your Risk of Implant Failure
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.

If you’re considering a dental implant as a replacement for a lost tooth, you’re looking at a restoration method with an amazing 95% success rate after ten years. But Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
New Dental Advances Promise Better Outcomes for Treating Decay
posted: Oct. 20, 2018.

Over the last century effectively treating a decayed tooth has often required removing any decayed structure with drilling and then filling the remaining cavity. While this approach does save Read more
Category: Oral Health
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Oct. 10, 2018.

It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
It's National Gum Care Month - Take Care of Your Gums
posted: Sep. 30, 2018.

September is National Gum Care Month, an ideal time to talk about how to keep your gums healthy. Unfortunately, nearly half of adults have gum disease, which can damage Read more
Category: Oral Health
3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
posted: Sep. 20, 2018.

Tooth decay is an ever present danger for your baby’s developing teeth. It begins with disease-causing bacteria feasting on leftover sugar, producing high levels of oral acid that slowly Read more
Category: Oral Health

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