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Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
updated: Mar. 16, 2016
Poor bites, also known as “malocclusions,” can have a dramatic impact on mouth function and appearance. Moving teeth to better positions will solve most of these bite problems — Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
updated: Mar. 01, 2016
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What You Need To Know About Invisalign For Teens
updated: Feb. 29, 2016
The thought of wearing metal braces is enough to prevent many teens from straightening their teeth. Luckily, Invisalign provides all the advantages of traditional braces without wires and brackets. Your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Orthodontics, None -
3 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Improves Your Oral Health
updated: Feb. 15, 2016
You may think an office cleaning is mainly cosmetic — giving your teeth that polished look and you that pleasant, “squeaky clean” feeling. But your dental hygienist is doing Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
updated: Feb. 07, 2016
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Bitewing X-rays: Your Questions Answered
updated: Jan. 23, 2016
Radiographic (x-ray) images are an indispensible diagnostic tool in dentistry. One of the most routine and useful types of x-rays dentists take is the so-called bitewing. Here are some Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
updated: Jan. 08, 2016
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Six Ways Saliva Helps Your Mouth and Body Stay Healthy
updated: Dec. 24, 2015
While it doesn’t garner the star power of blood, saliva is still an important bodily fluid. A true multi-tasker, saliva contributes in many ways to the function and health Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Are dental implants right for me?
updated: Dec. 18, 2015
Dental implants are a permanent solution to restore missing teeth and maintain your dental health for decades to come. Implants are small pieces of metal, usually titanium, that are placed directly Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
updated: Dec. 09, 2015
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Ways to Reduce the Bacteria in Your Mouth that Cause Tooth Decay
updated: Nov. 24, 2015
Tooth decay doesn’t suddenly appear out of the blue. Cavities and other damage are the result of a long process that begins with bacteria living in a thin biofilm Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
updated: Nov. 09, 2015
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Panic! Take Methodical Approach to Help Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking
updated: Nov. 01, 2015
One of the most frequent concerns parents express to us is their child’s thumb or finger sucking habit. The good news, though, is that thumb sucking is a completely Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
updated: Oct. 17, 2015
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Timing is Everything When Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
updated: Oct. 02, 2015
There are good reasons, for both health and appearance, to replace a missing tooth with a dental implant or similar restoration as soon as is practical. The bone around Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Spice Up Your Teeth
updated: Sep. 17, 2015
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures