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Teeth Whitening: Know Your Options
posted: Mar. 01, 2018.
There are many reasons why teeth may need a whitening treatment to achieve an appealing brightness: what we eat and drink, natural aging, genetics, and the lack of dedication Read more -
How Teeth Whitening Brings Out Tara Lipinski's Winning Smile
posted: Feb. 14, 2018.
What does it take to win a gold medal in figure skating at the Winter Olympics? Years and years of practice…a great routine…and a fantastic smile. When Tara Lipinski Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why You Should Still Floss with an Implant-Supported Bridge
posted: Jan. 30, 2018.
Losing teeth to tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease is never easy. But with implant-supported bridgework, you can regain lost function and appearance with a restoration that could last Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
posted: Jan. 15, 2018.
The human body’s immune system has amazing defensive capabilities. Without it a common cold or small wound could turn deadly. One of the more important processes of the immune system Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Health Could Affect the Longevity of a Dental Implant
posted: Jan. 07, 2018.
There’s a lot to like about dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Not only are they life-like, but because they replace the root they also function much like a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Dec. 30, 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 -
Change Your Smile for the Better with Porcelain Veneers
posted: Dec. 15, 2017.
Are you tired of those stained, chipped, slightly crooked or—in a word—unattractive teeth? We have an effective solution for you: cover them with life-like porcelain veneers. As the name implies, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The 21st Century Promises Better Dental Diagnostics with Cone Beam Imaging
posted: Nov. 30, 2017.
X-rays revolutionized dental care in the 20th Century. The same could happen in the 21st Century as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) becomes a fixture beside the traditional x-ray Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
posted: Nov. 15, 2017.
Have you heard about interceptive orthodontics? This type of early intervention could benefit perhaps 10â??20% of children who need orthodontic treatment, making a positive impact on tooth and jaw Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Oct. 31, 2017.
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 -
We can Rid You of that Lump in Your Mouth you Keep Biting
posted: Oct. 16, 2017.
Biting the inside of your cheek is high on the list of minor but painfully irritating occurrences like paper cuts or tongue scalding from hot coffee. A mouth bite, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
An Orthodontic Retainer: Insurance Well Spent for Keeping Your New Smile
posted: Oct. 08, 2017.
You’ve invested a lot of time and money in orthodontic treatment to improve your smile. If you’re not careful, though, your teeth could actually move back to their old Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
posted: Sep. 23, 2017.
Here’s a sobering statistic: you have a 50/50 chance over your lifetime for developing periodontal (gum) disease. And it’s much more serious than irritated gums: if not treated aggressively Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Sep. 01, 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 -
If at All Possible, Primary Teeth are Worth Saving
posted: Aug. 17, 2017.
Primary (baby) teeth might not last long, but their impact can last a lifetime. Their first set of teeth not only allows young children to eat solid foods, but Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Aug. 02, 2017.
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