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Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Aug. 17, 2020.
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Read more -
How to Care for Your Child's Valuable Primary Teeth
posted: Aug. 12, 2020.
Infancy is perhaps the only time in a person's life where a smile with just a few tiny teeth is still endearing. More will come—and then each will gradually Read more -
Some Simple Cosmetic Techniques Could Help Your Smile Age Gracefully
posted: Aug. 07, 2020.
We all want to look young and vibrant, or at least “age gracefully.” If you're seeking to reduce the visible effects of aging for a more youthful appearance, be Read more -
Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Aug. 02, 2020.
Dental implants are far and away the most “tooth-like” restoration available today for missing teeth. Not only do they look real, they also mimic dental anatomy in replacing the Read more -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Jul. 28, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read more -
Have Fun This Summer But Play it Safe for Your Dental Health's Sake
posted: Jul. 23, 2020.
As summer reaches its apex here in the western hemisphere, warmer weather beckons many of us out of doors. And there's plenty of fun to be had, from hiking Read more -
Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
posted: Jul. 18, 2020.
If all goes normally, we have most of our permanent teeth as we enter puberty. Except, though, when it doesn't—sometimes incoming permanent teeth don't fully erupt, often because there's Read more -
Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
posted: Jul. 13, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other Read more -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Jul. 08, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read more -
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 03, 2020.
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read more -
Here's the Scoop on Your Upcoming Root Canal
posted: Jun. 28, 2020.
You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it's your first. That's understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as Read more -
A Common Sense Approach to Managing Your Dental Care Costs
posted: Jun. 23, 2020.
It's a sad fact: Many people postpone needed dental treatment because of their finances. There's no doubt that treatments for many tooth and gum problems can be expensive. But Read more -
Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
posted: Jun. 18, 2020.
According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of Read more -
Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
posted: Jun. 13, 2020.
As a parent, you strive to instill good habits in your children: looking both ways for traffic, doing chores or washing behind the ears. Be sure you also include Read more -
That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
posted: Jun. 08, 2020.
Looking in the mirror, you probably focus on your teeth and gums—i.e., your smile. Your dentist, though, will take the time to look deeper into your mouth, searching for Read more -
Exciting New Discovery Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
posted: Jun. 03, 2020.
Like the rest of healthcare, antibiotics have transformed dentistry. Advanced oral infections that once eluded successful treatment are routinely stopped with the use of these “wonder drugs.” But their Read more