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Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Efron Read more -
There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating, like a hangnail, a papercut—or a certain kind of oral sore. Although Read more -
Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
posted: Sep. 28, 2020.
Although adults are more prone to dental disease, children aren't immune from one particular infection, tooth decay. Some children, in fact, are at higher risk for an aggressive form called Read more -
Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
posted: Sep. 18, 2020.
Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a largely Read more -
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Sep. 08, 2020.
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does once Read more -
Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz
posted: Aug. 29, 2020.
So, you're about to have a tooth capped with a crown. Do you know what you need to know before you undergo this common dental procedure?Here's a short true or Read more -
Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
posted: Aug. 19, 2020.
When you floss (you do floss, right?), you probably notice a sticky, yellowish substance called plaque stuck to the thread. This thin film of tiny food particles and bacteria is Read more -
4 Tips for Achieving Better Hygiene
posted: Aug. 09, 2020.
You know the basics of great oral hygiene: Brush and floss daily; see your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings and checkups; and watch your diet, especially sweets.While Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 30, 2020.
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 when Read more -
Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
posted: Jul. 20, 2020.
We breathe every moment of every day and we’re hardly aware of it most of the time. But if you take the time to focus, you’ll find two possible pathways Read more -
A Bird's-Eye View of Tooth Replacement
posted: Jul. 10, 2020.
Imagine not having your upper teeth for talking and eating, not to mention your appearance, and you’ll have some idea of what Beauty the bald eagle experienced after losing the Read more -
Know What to Do - and When - in Case of a Dental Injury
posted: Jun. 30, 2020.
“Don’t panic” is your first priority when faced with a sudden mouth injury. Of course, that may be easier said than done when you or a family member has just Read more -
What You Can Learn From Mayim Bialik About Children's Dental Care
posted: Jun. 20, 2020.
After nine seasons as neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on the hit comedy The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik is back to the “career” she had before the series: stay-at-home mom. Read more -
New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
posted: Jun. 10, 2020.
Although techniques and materials have changed, dentists still follow basic principles for treating tooth decay that date from the late 19th Century. And for good reason: They work. These principles Read more -
Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
posted: May 31, 2020.
What do a teenager with a poor bite, a senior citizen with multiple missing teeth or a middle-aged person with a teeth grinding habit all have in common? They may Read more -
Orthodontics Could be in Your Smile Makeover Plan
posted: May 21, 2020.
When considering “smile makeover” options, it’s easy to focus on whitening, veneers or implants — techniques and materials focused mainly on the teeth and gums. But if you don’t also Read more