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Know the Causes and Treatments for Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Dec. 30, 2013.
You hardly notice the moist environment of your mouth — unless it becomes uncomfortably dry. Some instances of dry mouth are quite normal — when you first wake in Read more -
Padma Lakshmi's Smile: A Recipe for Beauty
posted: Dec. 27, 2013.
Before she began hosting the long-running TV competition Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi was a well-known model and successful cookbook author. (Appropriately, she is said to have been “discovered” by Read more -
Five Facts About Toothpaste
posted: Dec. 12, 2013.
Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, people have used mixtures of various substances in pursuit of a single goal: cleaning their teeth effectively. Today, even with a glut Read more -
Take a Lesson From Hockey Player Mike Bossy
posted: Nov. 27, 2013.
It might seem that adults who play aggressive, high-contact professional sports (ice hockey, for example) have the highest chance of sustaining dental injuries. But for many — like NHL Read more -
New Cone Beam Scanning Surpasses Standard X-Rays for Accuracy and Detail
posted: Nov. 12, 2013.
From its development and first use over a century ago, radiography — the use of x-rays to view internal images in the body — has revolutionized how dentists diagnose Read more -
How to Impress Supermodel Bar Refaeli
posted: Oct. 28, 2013.
Let's say you happen to be sitting on a plane next to supermodel Bar Refaeli, who was recently voted #1 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list. You're a little Read more -
Treating Thumb Sucking Now Could Reduce Orthodontic Treatment Later
posted: Oct. 18, 2013.
One of the most common parental concerns is the habit of many children, even late into childhood, to suck their thumbs or fingers. Many parents have asked us, “Could Read more -
The Gap Is No More
posted: Oct. 04, 2013.
This is the story of a well-known man, fearless in most respects, who was afraid of the dentist. Even though his fears had resulted in neglect and serious damage Read more -
Can You Envision Your Ideal Smile?
posted: Sep. 05, 2013.
Do you ever find yourself thinking, “My smile would be near perfect if only?” If your answer is yes, come and see us to discuss some of the most Read more -
Kristin Cavallari's "Spaghetti Catcher" - First Step To A Winning Smile
posted: Aug. 21, 2013.
Kristin Cavallari's flawless smile has been featured on TV, film and magazine covers. But the 25-year-old actress and reality-show personality didn't always have a perfect set of teeth. In Read more -
Are You at Risk for Oral Cancer?
posted: Aug. 06, 2013.
Oral cancer accounts for approximately 3% of cancers in men and 2% in women. That may not sound like a lot, but the disease often isn't detected until it Read more -
Fixing that Gap in your Teeth
posted: Jul. 08, 2013.
We all know Madonna, Seal, David Letterman, Anna Paquin and Michael Strahan (of the talk show Kelly and Michael). What do all of these celebrities have in common? Each Read more -
Are You an Athlete? Here Are Five Reasons You Should Wear a Mouthguard
posted: Jun. 19, 2013.
Are you ready to suit up for sports? Mouthguards have been called the most important part of an athlete's uniform. Designed to absorb and distribute the forces of impact Read more -
Reality Star Kept His Eyes on the Prize: New Teeth!
posted: May 31, 2013.
If you follow the hit TV reality show Amazing Race, you know that professional-hockey-playing brothers Bates and Anthony Battaglia won the $1 million prize in the latest globe-spanning competition. Read more -
What's Your Crown Made Of?
posted: May 15, 2013.
Like the ones worn by kings and queens of old, dental crowns were traditionally made of that most “royal” of metals: solid gold. This style of crown is still Read more -
Changes: David Bowie's Dental Transformation
posted: Apr. 20, 2013.
In his decades long career, pop-music chameleon David Bowie has gone through a dizzying series of transformations. And as he morphed from alien-inspired space oddity to fashion-forward international superstar, Read more