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Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
updated: Apr. 12, 2017
You may not always be able to tell if your child's bite isn't developing properly. Â That's why you should have them undergo an orthodontic evaluation around age 6 to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
updated: Mar. 28, 2017
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery Could Lower Infection Risk in Some People
updated: Mar. 13, 2017
If you're considering dental implants, they'll need to be surgically placed in the jaw bone. But don't be alarmed — it's a relatively minor procedure that usually requires nothing Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Signs Your Filling May Need To Be Replaced
updated: Mar. 06, 2017
Dental fillings are designed to restore and strengthen a tooth damaged by a cavity and to seal it to prevent further decay. Although they are one of the most durable Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Orthodontics -
A Toothless Tiger?
updated: Mar. 05, 2017
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
New Crowns Give Both Durability and Beauty to Problem Teeth
updated: Feb. 18, 2017
Repairing a decayed tooth may be as simple as removing the damaged tooth material and filling the void. Many filling materials can now match the color of a tooth, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
updated: Feb. 03, 2017
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Retainer Helps You Keep Your New Smile After Braces
updated: Jan. 19, 2017
Moving your teeth to a more functional and attractive alignment is a big undertaking. You can invest months — even years — and a lot of expense to correct Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
updated: Jan. 04, 2017
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Chronic Jaw Pain Could be Related to Other Inflammatory Conditions
updated: Dec. 27, 2016
If you're suffering from jaw pain or impaired function, it may not be the only source of chronic pain in your body. Of the millions of adults with temporomandibular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
updated: Dec. 12, 2016
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Keep Your Smile Healthy
updated: Dec. 07, 2016
Taking care of your teeth does more than just benefit your appearance. A healthy smile prevents dental complications like tooth decay and gum disease. But how do you know if your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Orthodontics -
Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
updated: Nov. 27, 2016
Braces can change a person's life — not just their appearance but their dental health as well. To be honest, though, wearing braces are, well, kind of a drag Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
updated: Nov. 12, 2016
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
updated: Oct. 28, 2016
Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development. But there's one other Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
updated: Oct. 13, 2016
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read moreCategory: Oral Health