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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 -
Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
updated: Feb. 02, 2021
Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
updated: Jan. 23, 2021
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
updated: Jan. 13, 2021
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Dental Crowns Protect Your Teeth
updated: Jan. 06, 2021
For your best smile, you want healthy, attractive teeth and gums. However, if one or more teeth are weak, misshapen or damaged, that dream is unrealistic. What's your solution? Why Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
updated: Jan. 03, 2021
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when your child is sick can greatly affect their health and well-being. That's especially true with dental problems. Here then are some Dos Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
updated: Dec. 24, 2020
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
updated: Dec. 14, 2020
What a difference forty years can make: Dental bridges once occupied the top spot for choices to replace missing teeth until the arrival of dental implants in the 1980s. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What to Do If You Have a Dental Emergency
updated: Dec. 11, 2020
Dental emergencies comprise more than lost fillings. A pressing oral health need involves sudden tooth loss, oral lacerations, cracked crowns, toothaches or fractured/chipped teeth. At Eagle Dental in Homer, AK, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
updated: Dec. 04, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Orthodontic Device Could Reduce the Need for Future Braces
updated: Nov. 24, 2020
Each year, millions of children and teenagers wear braces or clear aligners to straighten a crooked smile. But there may be a way to treat some of these bite Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures