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New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
updated: Nov. 25, 2020
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
updated: Nov. 14, 2020
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
updated: Nov. 04, 2020
According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of Read more -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
updated: Oct. 25, 2020
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read more -
Wisdom Teeth Bear Close Monitoring for Future Dental Health
updated: Oct. 15, 2020
One of the major signs that a young person's dental development is nearing completion is the eruption of the last four permanent teeth: the third molars, located rear-most on Read more -
Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
updated: Oct. 05, 2020
Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways Read more -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
updated: Sep. 25, 2020
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read more -
Direct Veneers Offer a Quick and Affordable Alternative to Traditional Veneers
updated: Sep. 15, 2020
Orthodontics, veneers and other cosmetic dental techniques can turn a less than perfect smile into a beautiful one—but not always very quickly. For example, porcelain veneers can take weeks Read more -
Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
updated: Sep. 05, 2020
Do you remember when one of your baby teeth began to wiggle? You knew it wouldn't be long before it came out, followed by a little something from the Read more -
4 Dental Health Areas That Deserve Attention Before Getting Back to School
updated: Aug. 26, 2020
The final quarter of the 2019-2020 academic year was like no other in modern history. Because of COVID-19, U.S. schools and colleges lay dormant as millions of students carried Read more -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
updated: Aug. 16, 2020
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read more -
Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
updated: Aug. 06, 2020
There's ample evidence tobacco smoking increases your risk for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But the same may be true for electronic cigarettes (E-cigs): Although millions have turned Read more -
Stop Plaque Buildup Around Your Implant-Supported Bridge With Flossing
updated: Jul. 27, 2020
Losing your teeth can be a traumatic experience with serious consequences for your overall health. Fortunately, you have great options for replacing lost teeth that can restore both appearance Read more -
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
updated: Jul. 17, 2020
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read more -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
updated: Jul. 07, 2020
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read more -
Sedation Therapy Can Help Anxious Patients Get the Dental Care They Need
updated: Jun. 27, 2020
Dental visit anxiety is a serious problem: Half of all Americans admit to some level of dental fear, while 15% avoid dental care altogether due to acute anxiety. The Read more