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Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Mar. 14, 2016.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed tooth Read more -
Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
posted: Mar. 06, 2016.
If you ever get out of the habit of daily brushing and flossing, you’re setting yourself up for dental disease. Neglecting oral hygiene allows bacterial plaque to build up on Read more -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Feb. 20, 2016.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Galloway. Read more -
Persistent Jaw Pain After an Injury Needs Immediate Attention
posted: Feb. 05, 2016.
Accidents happen. And if an accident causes an injury to your jaws or surrounding facial area, it could result in serious damage. Without prompt treatment, that damage could be permanent. You’ll Read more -
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
posted: Jan. 21, 2016.
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master illusionist Read more -
Removing Wisdom Teeth now may Prevent Dental Problems Later
posted: Jan. 06, 2016.
Teeth damaged by decay, periodontal (gum) disease or trauma are often removed (extracted) if they’re deemed beyond repair. But there’s another reason we may recommend an extraction: a tooth is Read more -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Dec. 29, 2015.
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits such Read more -
Closing the Gap Between Front Teeth Can Create a More Attractive Smile
posted: Dec. 14, 2015.
Many otherwise attractive smiles have one noticeable blemish — a large gap between the two upper front teeth. If you have such a gap, there’s a solution that could transform Read more -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Dec. 06, 2015.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs the Read more -
There may be more to that Toothache that Suddenly Stops Aching
posted: Nov. 21, 2015.
If a pain you’ve been feeling goes away, you might believe the problem that caused it is gone too. But that doesn’t mean it has, especially with a tooth. An Read more -
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 06, 2015.
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 young Read more -
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