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Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Dec. 15, 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 -
Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking by Age 4
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
There's something universal about thumb sucking: nearly all babies do it, and nearly all parents worry about it. While most such worries are unfounded, you should be concerned if Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
New Understanding of Bacteria Promises Better Approaches to Oral Care
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
Mention “bacteria” and people begin looking for the germicide. The truth is, though, only a few strains cause disease — the rest are benign or even play a beneficial Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development. But there's one other Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
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 -
We may Still be Able to Save Your Tooth with a Root Canal Alternative
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
Your tooth is in peril if its innermost layer, the pulp, becomes infected and inflamed. Deep tooth decay, repeated dental procedures or fractures can all expose the pulp and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Antibiotics Could Help Ensure your Implant Surgery is Successful
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
If you're considering dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth, you'll need to undergo a minor to moderate surgical procedure (depending on the number of implants) to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Questions You Should Ask Before Undergoing Adult Orthodontics
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
Think you're too old to have your teeth straightened? While we automatically pair “teenager” with “braces,” at least one in five orthodontic patients are adults. And there's many more Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Jul. 06, 2016.
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Offices Hold to the Highest Standards to Protect Patients from Infection
posted: Jun. 21, 2016.
Our bodies wage a continuous war against enemies too small to be seen with the naked eye. If we’re healthy, our immune system will stop the vast majority of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 06, 2016.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Prudent Use of X-Rays in Children Provides the most Benefit at the Lowest Risk
posted: May 29, 2016.
It’s important for your child’s current and future health that we watch out for tooth decay. Taking x-rays is a critical part of staying one step ahead of this Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Toothless Tiger?
posted: May 14, 2016.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures