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This Fourth of July, Declare Your Freedom From Dental Disease
updated: Jul. 02, 2021
Every Fourth of July, we Americans celebrate the day we declared ourselves an independent nation. Amid the fireworks and cookouts, it's also a time for renewing our commitment to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
updated: Jun. 22, 2021
It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Bonded Retainer - Another Option for Keeping Your New, Straight Smile
updated: Jun. 12, 2021
For some, the excitement over their braces coming off gets dampened a bit with the prospect of now having to wear a retainer. But it has to be—newly realigned Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
updated: Jun. 02, 2021
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
updated: May 23, 2021
While your dentist plays an important role in keeping things inside your mouth healthy, what you do every day often makes the biggest difference. Here are 5 routine things Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Does Invisalign Work?
updated: May 14, 2021
Are you unhappy with your crooked smile? Invisalign, an innovative orthodontic treatment offered by your Homer, AK, dentist, Dr. James Bourne of Eagle Dental, can improve your smile discreetly. The Invisalign Read moreCategory: Orthodontics -
Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
updated: May 13, 2021
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Protect Your Teeth and Gums During Physical Activities
updated: May 03, 2021
As part of his "New Frontier," President Kennedy greatly expanded the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Sixty years later, it's still going strong—now as the President's Council on Sports, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
CT Imaging Technology Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Dental Problems
updated: Apr. 23, 2021
The mouth is a crowded place with nerves, blood vessels and sinus cavities sharing common space with the teeth and gums. Although important in their own right, these structures Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
updated: Apr. 13, 2021
Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One in particular is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean. Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
updated: Apr. 03, 2021
Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
updated: Mar. 24, 2021
If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
updated: Mar. 14, 2021
Osteoporosis is a serious bone weakening disease in older adults that can turn a minor fall into a major bone fracture. But the condition could also impact dental treatment—triggered Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Teen's Teeth May Not Be Ready for Veneers
updated: Mar. 04, 2021
Teenagers can have the same smile-disrupting tooth flaws as adults. But not all cosmetic treatments available to adults are appropriate for teenagers—at least not until they get a little Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
updated: Feb. 22, 2021
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How You Can Prevent Teeth Grinding From Damaging Your Oral Health
updated: Feb. 12, 2021
Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit Read moreCategory: Oral Health