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Root Canal Awareness Week: A Time to Learn How Teeth Are Saved
updated: May 19, 2018
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the month of May? Balmy breezes? Sweet-smelling flowers? How about root canal treatment? The last item might seem Read more -
4 Things You Should Focus on During Pregnancy for Optimal Dental Health
updated: May 09, 2018
Pregnancy creates enormous changes in your physical body. These changes, especially on the hormonal level, can impact many aspects of your health including teeth and gums. While it’s easy to Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
updated: Apr. 29, 2018
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more -
Don't Let Sports or Energy Drinks Rob you of Your Teeth's Enamel
updated: Apr. 19, 2018
In the sports world, athletes are always looking for an edge. And it’s not just college or professional sports—even Little Leaguers are focused on enhancing their performance. That’s why sports Read more -
Keep Your Smile Beautiful...in April and Beyond
updated: Apr. 09, 2018
There are well-known holidays on the calendar this month, but here’s one that might have escaped your notice: “Keep America Beautiful Month,” which is observed throughout April! At this Read more -
Don't Forget Hidden Fluoride Sources Your Family Could be Ingesting
updated: Apr. 01, 2018
In the last half century, fluoride has become an effective weapon against tooth decay. The naturally occurring mineral helps strengthen enamel, the teeth's hard, protective cover. Although it's safe for Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
updated: Mar. 17, 2018
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read more -
3 Things You Might not Know About Moving Teeth
updated: Mar. 02, 2018
If you press your tongue against your teeth, unless something is badly wrong they won't budge. In fact, your teeth are subjected to a fair amount of pressure each Read more -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
updated: Feb. 15, 2018
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some Read more -
3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
updated: Jan. 31, 2018
If you smoke, you know better than anyone how a hard a habit it is to kick. If you want to quit, it helps to have a motivating reason—like Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
updated: Jan. 16, 2018
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more -
Thumb Sucking One of Many Factors to Consider When Treating a Poor Bite
updated: Jan. 01, 2018
It’s true — thumb sucking beyond age 4 can cause bite problems for permanent teeth. But prolonged thumb sucking is just one of a number of possible contributing factors Read more -
Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
updated: Dec. 24, 2017
Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease pose the most common dangers to dental health. But there are some rare conditions that can also place teeth at risk to be Read more -
What You can do to Ease that Burning Sensation in Your Mouth
updated: Dec. 09, 2017
Have you ever felt a hot, burning sensation in your mouth—like it had been scalded—but you didn't eat or drink anything that could have caused it? While you may think Read more -
Why
updated: Nov. 24, 2017
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more -
Take Extra Dental Care Precautions While Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
updated: Nov. 09, 2017
A “perfect storm” of dental disease could be brewing for your teenager undergoing orthodontic treatment. As braces or other appliances complicate hygiene efforts, newly erupted permanent teeth and changing Read more