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Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
updated: Oct. 26, 2018
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this Read more -
Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
updated: Oct. 16, 2018
In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing Read more -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
updated: Oct. 06, 2018
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read more -
What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
updated: Sep. 26, 2018
A relatively easy and inexpensive way to improve your smile is to whiten your teeth. In fact, you may even be able to do it yourself at home. Although Read more -
We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
updated: Sep. 16, 2018
The “magic” behind a dental implant’s durability is the special affinity its imbedded titanium post has with bone. Over time bone grows and attaches to the titanium surface to Read more -
A New School Year, A New Beginning
updated: Sep. 06, 2018
Like a second New Year’s Day, the month of September offers its own chance to make a brand new start: It’s back-to-school season! This can be an exhilarating time—a Read more -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
updated: Aug. 27, 2018
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more -
Veneers may Offer a Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
updated: Aug. 17, 2018
If your smile is, to put it mildly, “unattractive,” you may think only extensive and expensive dental work can change it. But depending on your teeth’s actual condition, you Read more -
Advances in Dental Health that may be Waiting for us Just around the Corner
updated: Aug. 07, 2018
Today’s dental care has advanced leaps and bound over the last century. But these advances are tiny steps compared to what many believe may be coming in the next Read more -
Ready for Summer Camp? Be Sure to Pack a Toothbrush
updated: Jul. 28, 2018
Summer is the time for many children to experience the fun and freedom of sleepaway camp. Along with greater independence, camp brings increased responsibility for kids to take care Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
updated: Jul. 18, 2018
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more -
Don't Take a Vacation From Oral Hygiene This Summer!
updated: Jul. 08, 2018
What are you most looking forward to this summer? Maybe you’re planning a trip to the beach, or a getaway in the woods…maybe even a journey to a faraway Read more -
Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
updated: Jun. 28, 2018
Every year dentists place over 5 million dental implants for lost teeth, often removing the problem tooth and installing the implant at the same time. But getting a “tooth Read more -
3 Advantages for Improving Your Smile with Composite Resins
updated: Jun. 18, 2018
Are you embarrassed by your front teeth? Maybe it’s just moderate defects—a chipped tooth here, an irregularly shaped tooth there—but it’s enough to make you less confident to smile. There Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
updated: Jun. 08, 2018
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
High Tech Dentistry: How Do We Use a CAT Scan?
updated: May 29, 2018
The CAT scan is a relatively recent technique in dentistry, used to get an image of what’s happening deep within your jaws. You may be wondering what a CAT Read more