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• posted: Oct. 31, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  pediatric dentistry

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

• posted: Oct. 21, 2020
• tooth wear

The humble squirrel—darlings to some, bird feeder-robbing nuisances to others—has its own month. Since 1995, the Squirrel Lovers Club of Chicago has celebrated October as Squirrel Awareness Month to Read More

• posted: Oct. 11, 2020
• oral hygiene

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

• posted: Oct. 01, 2020
• oral hygiene,  gum disease

The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read More

• posted: Sep. 21, 2020
• clear aligners

Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2020
• oral health,  oral hygiene

After years of research, we're confident in saying that brushing and flossing daily are essential for maintaining a healthy mouth. A mere five minutes a day performing these tasks Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2020
• vaping

There's ample evidence tobacco smoking increases your risk for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But the same may be true for electronic cigarettes (E-cigs): Although millions have turned Read More

• posted: Aug. 22, 2020
• smoking

There are important reasons not to smoke, like minimizing your risk for deadly diseases like heart disease or lung cancer. But here's another good reason: Smoking increases your risk Read More

• posted: Aug. 12, 2020
• bad breath

Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2020
• veneers

Say hello to the smile you’ve always wanted. Do you wish your smile looked just a little whiter, a little straighter, a little more…perfect? If you are dealing with cosmetic Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2020
• dry mouth

You might be noticing some changes as you get older: You're getting winded easier and you're wondering why book or magazine print has suddenly shrunk (it didn't). Perhaps you've Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2020
• dental implant

Nothing beats the form and function of a real tooth—but dental implants come pretty close. That's why they're tops among both dentists and patients for replacing missing teeth. Much of Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2020
• oral health,  nutrition

If you love ice cream, then you'll get a kick out of this: Your favorite treat has its own month. That's right, July is National Ice Cream Month, when Read More

• posted: Jul. 03, 2020
• teeth grinding

The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2020
• porcelain veneers

If you have a less than attractive smile due to some moderate imperfections, dental veneers may be the answer. This relatively inexpensive dental restoration may be the key to Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2020
• root canal treatment

It's not an exaggeration to say the modern root canal treatment has saved millions of teeth over the last century. Without this procedure, there's not a lot we can Read More