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Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
posted: Jul. 17, 2016.
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a Read more -
Brushing and Flossing Hard to Do? Consider Your 'Power' Options
posted: Jul. 02, 2016.
Brushing and flossing are foundational to good oral health and an essential part of daily life. Practicing both these habits removes most disease-causing bacterial plaque from tooth and gum Read more -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Jun. 17, 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 Read more -
Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to Missing Teeth
posted: Jun. 02, 2016.
While tooth loss can occur at any age, replacing one in a younger patient requires a different approach than for someone older. It’s actually better to hold off on Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: May 18, 2016.
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read more -
Treating a "Gummy" Smile Starts with Finding out the Cause
posted: May 03, 2016.
You’re a bit self-conscious about your smile. But not because of your teeth — it’s your upper gums, which seem too prominent when you smile. While “too much” is Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Apr. 18, 2016.
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 Read more -
To Prevent Tooth Decay, Practice Effective Brushing and Flossing
posted: Apr. 10, 2016.
There are two basic facts about tooth decay: 1) next to the common cold, it’s the world’s most prevalent infectious disease; and 2) with modern dentistry, it’s preventable. Getting from Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Mar. 26, 2016.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more -
Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
posted: Mar. 11, 2016.
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 Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Feb. 25, 2016.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more -
Know the Kind of Smile You Want Before Cosmetic Dental Treatment
posted: Feb. 10, 2016.
Before we discuss cosmetic options for transforming your smile, and before any preparations for treatment, there’s one question that needs to be answered: What do you want to be Read more -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Jan. 19, 2016.
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 Read more -
The Type of Tooth Pain You Have Could be Telling You What's Wrong
posted: Jan. 04, 2016.
As with the rest of the body, tooth pain is an indication that something’s wrong. While the exact cause requires a dental exam, the location, quality and duration of Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Dec. 27, 2015.
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 Read more -
Be on the Lookout for These Common Bite Problems in Children
posted: Dec. 12, 2015.
Somewhere around age 6, your child’s primary (baby) teeth will begin to give way to their permanent set. If all goes well, you’ll notice all the front teeth erupting Read more