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Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
updated: Aug. 06, 2016
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more -
How Long Will Root Canal Treatment Last?
updated: Jul. 22, 2016
Root canal treatment can be an effective life preserver for a heavily decayed tooth. The question a lot of people ask, though, is how long might the tooth survive Read more -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
updated: Jul. 07, 2016
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read more -
Consider a Removable Partial Denture as a Temporary Solution After Tooth Loss
updated: Jun. 22, 2016
In an ideal situation, you would transition from a missing tooth to a permanent replacement with as little time in between as possible. Unfortunately, reality can intrude on the Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
updated: Jun. 07, 2016
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more -
Monitoring Blood Pressure is Also Important During Dental Care
updated: May 23, 2016
You may think your blood pressure is only important to your general health — but it can also affect your dental care. That’s why it’s increasingly common for dental Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
updated: May 15, 2016
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 -
To Prevent Tooth Decay, Practice Effective Brushing and Flossing
updated: Apr. 30, 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 -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
updated: Apr. 15, 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 -
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
updated: Mar. 31, 2016
For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the Read more -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
updated: Mar. 16, 2016
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more -
4 Things you Should do if Your Child Complains of a Toothache
updated: Mar. 01, 2016
If your child has a toothache, there’s good news — and not so good news. The good news is the pain rarely indicates an emergency. On the downside, though, Read more -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
updated: Feb. 15, 2016
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read more -
Oral Sedation Helps Reduce Anxiety During Dental Treatment
updated: Feb. 07, 2016
Eliminating pain and discomfort is one of our major objectives during dental treatment. To that end, our profession has developed a number of anesthetic drugs and deliveries that ensures Read more -
A Toothless Tiger?
updated: Jan. 26, 2016
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read more -
The Dangers of DIY Braces
updated: Jan. 08, 2016
Let’s say you’ve always wanted to have straighter teeth, and you’re wondering if it’s time to seek help from a dentist or orthodontist. So you search online and find Read more