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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 -
After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
posted: Jan. 06, 2021.
Performing for an awards show is a quite a feather in an entertainer's cap. So, up-and-coming country music star Carly Pearce was obviously excited when she gained a slot on Read more -
Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Dec. 27, 2020.
Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It can Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.
Not long ago, the most affordable option for total tooth loss was a removable denture. Dentures, prosthetic (false) teeth set in gum-colored acrylic plastic bases, can effectively restore function and Read more -
Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 07, 2020.
While dental diseases tend to be a greater concern as we get older, they also pose a potential threat to children. A particular type of tooth decay called early childhood Read more -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Nov. 27, 2020.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source of Read more -
Here's the Scoop on Your Upcoming Root Canal
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.
You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it's your first. That's understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as an Read more