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Preventive Care for Your Child is a Partnership between You and Your Dentist
posted: Oct. 22, 2015.
Like the rest of their bodies, children’s teeth and mouth are on a rapid development track. By the time they’re young adults, they will have had two sets of teeth, Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Oct. 07, 2015.
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 as Read more -
Bitewing X-rays: Your Questions Answered
posted: Sep. 22, 2015.
Radiographic (x-ray) images are an indispensible diagnostic tool in dentistry. One of the most routine and useful types of x-rays dentists take is the so-called bitewing. Here are some things Read more -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Sep. 07, 2015.
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. Sometimes Read more -
Your Veneers Have 'Staying Power' - if Cared for Properly
posted: Aug. 30, 2015.
Porcelain veneers are excellent for restoring otherwise sound teeth that are stained, chipped or slightly misaligned. But the question for many is, are they long-lasting? Just as the term is used Read more -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Aug. 15, 2015.
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 on Read more -
Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You
posted: Jul. 31, 2015.
Periodontal (gum) disease can cause a number of devastating effects that could eventually lead to tooth loss. However, you may be more prone to a particular effect depending on the Read more -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Jul. 16, 2015.
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 be… Read more -
A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
posted: Jul. 01, 2015.
Children losing their primary (“baby”) teeth is both natural and necessary. So, is it really that much of a concern if they lose one early? The answer is yes — premature Read more -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: Jun. 16, 2015.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for best Read more -
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
posted: Jun. 01, 2015.
For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the tooth Read more -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: May 15, 2015.
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 octogenarian Read more -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Apr. 15, 2015.
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 of Read more -
While Usually Benign, Lichen Planus Lesions Should Still be Examined
posted: Mar. 31, 2015.
If you’ve noticed a small sore in your mouth, it’s possible you have a non-contagious disease known as lichen planus. Although usually benign, it’s still a good idea to have Read more -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Mar. 16, 2015.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who hasn’t Read more -
Could A Dental Checkup Save Your Life?
posted: Mar. 06, 2015.
Most everyone knows that going to see your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings can help save your smile — but did you ever stop to think that it just Read more