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• posted: Dec. 01, 2018
• sugar

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

• posted: Nov. 21, 2018
• dental implants

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

• posted: Nov. 13, 2018
• Missing Teeth

Are you wondering whether your smile could benefit from dental implants? If you are an adult who is faced with tooth loss then chances are good that you are doing a Read More

• posted: Nov. 11, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  wisdom teeth

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

• posted: Nov. 01, 2018
• teeth grinding

“What can I do about my child's teeth grinding habit?” It's a common question we get from many concerned parents. Their exasperation involves more than having to wake every night Read More

• posted: Oct. 22, 2018
• TADs

Orthodontics shares a principle with the classic tug of war game: if you want things to move in the right direction you need a good anchor. Anchors help braces Read More

• posted: Oct. 12, 2018
• root canal treatment

A tooth with deep decay is in real peril. If the disease isn’t stopped, it can eventually infect the bone and greatly increase the risk of losing the tooth. Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  smile makeover

Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read More

• posted: Sep. 22, 2018
• orthodontics

If you’ve ever looked at younger photos of yourself, you’re sure to notice differences with your present appearance. Of course, your basic features might appear much the same. But Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2018
• porcelain veneers

If your smile is, to put it mildly, “unattractive,” you may think only extensive and expensive dental work can change it. But depending on your teeth’s actual condition, you Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2018
• dental implants,  Missing Teeth

There are many side effects to tooth loss. The cosmetic issues are an obvious concern for many adults, but living with prolonged tooth loss can also have consequences for your Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2018
• mouthguards

Autumn begins in the month of September, a season that promises cooler days and longer nights. But more significantly for sports fans, September marks the start of football season. Read More

• posted: Aug. 23, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2018
• tmj disorders

If you suffer from a temporomandibular (“jaw joint”) pain disorder (TMD), you know any activity involving jaw movement can be uncomfortable. That includes eating. But avoiding eating isn’t an option—which Read More

• posted: Aug. 03, 2018
• bad breath

National Fresh Breath Day is celebrated in August, but who doesn’t want fresh breath every day? Everyone has bad breath once in a while, so here are some tips Read More

• posted: Jul. 24, 2018
• dental implants,  diabetes

One of the best and most successful tooth replacement choices available is the dental implant. No other restorative method is as similar in both form and function to a Read More