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You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
updated: Feb. 18, 2020
While a relatively minor health issue, cracked mouth corners (medically known as angular cheilitis) can certainly be irritating. Fortunately, you don't have to live with it—we can help reduce Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
updated: Feb. 08, 2020
The Internet is truly amazing: It takes only a few seconds to tap into a vast store of knowledge to find information that once took people hours or days. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tobacco: One Baseball Tradition We Can Do Without
updated: Jan. 29, 2020
While sports like football, basketball and soccer have exploded in popularity over the last few decades, many Americans still have a soft spot for the granddaddy of them all: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
updated: Jan. 19, 2020
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
updated: Jan. 09, 2020
Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
updated: Dec. 30, 2019
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
updated: Dec. 20, 2019
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
updated: Dec. 10, 2019
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Teens May Need a Temporary Restoration for Missing Teeth
updated: Nov. 30, 2019
While not as prevalent as adults, teenagers can have missing teeth, usually from injury or from never having been formed. Fortunately, life-like dental implants can replace missing teeth. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
updated: Nov. 20, 2019
It's a “change” moment when your child leaves home to attend college for the first time. For many, it's the first time to truly be on their own. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
updated: Nov. 10, 2019
As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
updated: Oct. 31, 2019
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
updated: Oct. 21, 2019
Dental implants are all the rage—and for good reason: They’re incredibly “tooth-like,” both in appearance and function. They also have a stunningly high success rate: More than 95% of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Vitamins Can Help Keep Your Oral Health in Top Shape
updated: Oct. 11, 2019
Vitamins play a key role in your body’s health, including your teeth and gums. A vitamin-deficient diet is an invitation to all sorts of disease. But what are vitamins? Although Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
updated: Oct. 01, 2019
To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
updated: Sep. 21, 2019
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health