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Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of the Read more -
Although It Sounds Exotic, This Mouth Sore Isn't a Big Concern
posted: Jun. 05, 2021.
Most of what goes on inside our mouths—good or bad—is fairly predictable. But every now and then, people encounter something out of the ordinary. A good example is lichen planus.Lichen Read more -
Dealing with the Reality of Increased Disease Risk with Braces
posted: May 26, 2021.
Wearing braces is all about the future: you undergo many months of treatment to gain a lifetime of better mouth function and a more attractive smile.In the meantime, though, you'll Read more -
You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
posted: May 16, 2021.
You have a lot of options for replacing missing teeth, from state-of-the-art dental implants to affordable, but effective partial dentures. But if the teeth in question have been missing for Read more -
Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
posted: May 06, 2021.
Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark quirky Read more -
How Early Dental Visits Can Improve Your Child's Oral Health
posted: Apr. 26, 2021.
Pediatricians and dentists alike recommend beginning your child's regular dental visits at an earlier age rather than later. Most say children's first visits should happen around their first birthday.Some may Read more -
Have Teeth or Jaw Problems Checked Before Your Next Flight or Dive
posted: Apr. 16, 2021.
Among the “to-do” items on your pre-dive checklist like “Pack wetsuit” or “Fill scuba tanks,” be sure to add one other: “Check my dental health status.”While that may seem like Read more -
Plan Your 'Smile Makeover' to Get the Most Satisfying Results
posted: Apr. 06, 2021.
If you think your smile is beyond hope, you might be in for a happy surprise: Today's dental cosmetics can improve even the most forlorn dental situation. It could be Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Mar. 27, 2021.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both old Read more -
Monitoring Your Child's Thumb Sucking Could Help Avoid Future Bite Problems
posted: Mar. 17, 2021.
Although distressing to many parents, infants and toddlers sucking their thumb is a common if not universal habit. Most children phase out of it by around age 4, usually with Read more -
Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
posted: Mar. 07, 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 ironically Read more -
Here's How to Care for 3 Common Dental Restorations
posted: Feb. 25, 2021.
Today's dental restorations are truly amazing. Not only are they life-like and functional, they can endure for many years a hostile environment of bacteria, acid and heavy biting forces.Even so, Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Feb. 15, 2021.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Show, Read more -
Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
posted: Feb. 05, 2021.
By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they may have only a handful of primary teeth. So, should you schedule their first dental visit or wait until they're Read more -
Those Red Patches on Your Tongue are Nothing to be Alarmed About
posted: Jan. 26, 2021.
If you've ever been alarmed to find oddly-shaped red patches on your tongue, you can relax for the most part. Most likely, you're part of a small fraction of the Read more -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Jan. 16, 2021.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but they've Read more