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NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 30, 2018

Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 20, 2018

Periodontal disease may start in the gums’ superficial layers, but it’s not likely to stay there. As the disease moves deeper it can wreak havoc on tooth roots and Read more
Category: Oral Health
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 10, 2018

Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating Read more
Category: Oral Health
Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 31, 2018

Your sweet, happy baby has suddenly become a gnawing, drooling bundle of irritation. Don't worry, though, no one has switched babies on you. Your child is teething. For most children, Read more
Category: Oral Health
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 21, 2018

In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Sleep Apnea Might be Robbing you of More than a Good Night's Sleep
Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 11, 2018

Fatigue, a “foggy” mind, and irritability are all signs you’re not getting enough sleep—and neither might your sleeping partner from your continuous snoring. You might have a common form Read more
Category: Oral Health
We Can Rid You of That Irritating Lump in Your Mouth You Keep Biting
Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 01, 2018

You might not be aware how much force your jaws generate while you eat or chew. But you can become aware in a hurry when part of your inside Read more
Category: Oral Health
Get Your Vitamins the Natural Way for Optimum Dental Health
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 22, 2018

Along with daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a balanced and nutritious diet is another key part of great oral health. The foods you eat can have a Read more
Category: Oral Health
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 12, 2018

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 more
Category: Dental Procedures
Keep Alert for this Extreme Form of Gingivitis
Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 01, 2018

It takes only a few days of inadequate oral hygiene for bacterial plaque to trigger the periodontal (gum) disease gingivitis. Though sometimes subtle, there are signs to watch for Read more
Category: Oral Health
Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 21, 2018

Every year dentists place over 5 million dental implants for lost teeth, often removing the problem tooth and installing the implant at the same time. But getting a “tooth Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 11, 2018

June is the month when lots of important events happen—like weddings, graduations, and family get-togethers. When the weather turns balmy and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 01, 2018

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 more
Category: Oral Health
Conscious Sedation can Help Ease Your Child's Dental Visit Anxiety
Author: Anonymous updated: May 22, 2018

The best way to prevent dental visit anxiety in your children is start those visits around their first birthday, and continue with them through childhood. Age One visits are Read more
Category: Oral Health
Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
Author: Anonymous updated: May 12, 2018

Tooth loss is a problem that affects many seniors—and since May is Older Americans Month, this is a good time to talk about it. Did you know that more Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
Author: Anonymous updated: May 02, 2018

It’s likely you depend on your regular dentist for the lion’s share of your dental care. But in cases of advanced disease or trauma, you may need the services Read more
Category: Dental Procedures

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