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John Stamos, Britney Spears, and How to Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: May 12, 2014.
We're always tickled to see dentists represented in popular culture, especially when portrayed by an actor as handsome as John Stamos. On the hit television show Glee, Stamos played Read more -
Jaw Pain Could be Linked to Other Pain Causing Conditions
posted: May 02, 2014.
Chronic pain and reduced function of the jaw joints, muscles and other surrounding tissues is generally known as a temporo-mandibular joint disorder (TMJD or TMD). It’s also possible that Read more -
Actress Florence Henderson: You Are Never Too Old To Straighten Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 17, 2014.
Florence Henderson has inspired generations of people through her portrayal of America's most beloved TV mother, Carol Brady, on one of the longest running situational comedies, The Brady Brunch. Read more -
Xylitol - This Natural Sugar Could Help you Win the Battle Against Tooth Decay
posted: Apr. 02, 2014.
Refined table sugar (sucrose) has been in the health spotlight for some time now. While its effects on nutrition and general health are just now gaining attention, its effect Read more -
Fixing Adult Teeth Is No Mission Impossible - Just Ask Tom Cruise!
posted: Mar. 18, 2014.
It's no surprise that plenty of teenagers go in for an orthodontic evaluation and come out wearing braces. But sometimes, an observant orthodontist may notice that an adult's smile Read more -
Top 5 Reasons Not to Delay Getting a Root Canal
posted: Mar. 03, 2014.
So you came in to the dental office for an exam, and now you’ve been told you need a root canal. But you’re wondering: Do I really have to Read more -
What Made American Idol Finalist Elliott Yamin Smile?
posted: Feb. 21, 2014.
One day, while looking at old pictures of himself, 34-year-old American Idol finalist Elliott Yamin noticed something peculiar. “I [had] figured out how to kind of smile without displaying Read more -
A Link Between Dental Health - And Mental Health?
posted: Feb. 05, 2014.
A substantial amount of research has recently pointed up the connection between oral health and systemic (whole-body) health. But recently, one study went a step further: It seems to Read more -
Christie Brinkley's Tips on Tooth Whitening
posted: Jan. 14, 2014.
Christie Brinkley's world-famous smile has graced the covers of countless magazines for over 30 years. In fact, in her own words from an interview with Dear Doctor magazine, the Read more -
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