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Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
updated: Apr. 05, 2021
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten Read more -
This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
updated: Mar. 26, 2021
Breastfeeding is nature's way of providing complete nourishment to a newborn in their first years of life. It can also have a positive impact on their emerging immune system, Read more -
See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
updated: Mar. 16, 2021
Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your Read more -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
updated: Mar. 06, 2021
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more -
Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
updated: Feb. 24, 2021
If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read more -
Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
updated: Feb. 14, 2021
You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can Read more -
How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
updated: Feb. 04, 2021
We can't stop getting older or completely avoid many of the consequences that come with aging. Even so, there are things we can do to age more gracefully. That includes Read more -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
updated: Jan. 25, 2021
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read more -
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
updated: Jan. 15, 2021
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades. But Read more -
Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
updated: Jan. 05, 2021
Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this Read more -
Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
updated: Dec. 26, 2020
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
updated: Dec. 15, 2020
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read more -
Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
updated: Dec. 05, 2020
In the midst of the current global pandemic, we're all focused on staying healthy and avoiding infection. For many, their first thought before resuming any regular activity is, “Will Read more -
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