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Treating Small Enamel Cracks Could Help you Avoid a Dangerous Tooth Fracture
posted: May 17, 2022.
Teeth can take a lot of force over a lifetime of biting and chewing, thanks to enamel, their outer layer made of the strongest substance in the human body. Unfortunately, Read more -
3 Ways To Get Ahead of Your Child's Developing Bite Problem
posted: May 07, 2022.
Each year some 4 million teens and pre-teens have their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. But there's another facet of bite correction that can take place much earlier Read more -
Oral Irrigation can be an Effective Alternative to Traditional Flossing
posted: Apr. 27, 2022.
Great oral hygiene is built on two principal tasks — daily brushing and flossing. Brushing removes plaque — a thin film of bacteria and food particles — from broad tooth Read more -
Avoiding Chrissy Teigen's 'Down the Drain' Episode and other Baby Teeth Misadventures
posted: Apr. 17, 2022.
It's an Instagram moment—holding in your hand your toddler's first lost baby tooth. Then, in all the excitement, you accidentally drop it down a drain. Now what do you do?Easy—if Read more -
Take Steps While Wearing Braces to Deter White Spot Formation on Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 07, 2022.
Correcting a poor bite not only creates a more attractive smile, but ultimately a healthier one too. But braces, a common way to correct bites, could put your teeth and Read more -
Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 28, 2022.
Your risk for periodontal (gum) disease increases if you’re not brushing or flossing effectively. You can also have a higher risk if you’ve inherited thinner gum tissues from your parents. Read more -
The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
posted: Mar. 18, 2022.
Pain can tell you things. Not verbally, of course, as in, “Hey, your appendix is inflamed!” But the quality of your pain—dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, acute or general—can Read more -
Veneers Played a Big Role in Ben Affleck's 'Action Hero' Look for 'Armageddon'
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
Director Michael Bay wanted a certain "action hero" look for the protagonists of his blockbuster disaster movie Armageddon. So, he urged one of the stars, Ben Affleck, to get in Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Appearance for the Better
posted: Feb. 26, 2022.
We now have an amazing repertoire in dentistry to restore the look and function of damaged or missing teeth. From tooth-colored crowns to life-like dental implants, we can turn an Read more -
Good Oral Hygiene Just as Important for Implants as for Natural Teeth
posted: Feb. 16, 2022.
Dental implants are known for their durability as well as life-like beauty. Thanks to their unique construction and ability to integrate with bone, they have a very high success rate Read more -
Injury Treatment for an Immature Tooth Could Impact its Long-term Survival
posted: Feb. 06, 2022.
Dental accidents do happen, especially among active tweens and teens. When it does, saving traumatized teeth becomes priority one. It's especially important for these younger age groups whose developing dental Read more -
Patriots Belichick's 'Unique' Between-Teeth Cleaning Method Caught On Film!
posted: Jan. 27, 2022.
Earlier this season, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick got together with his longtime QB, Tom Brady. This time, however, they were on opposite sides of the field. And although Read more -
See How Well You're Removing Daily Plaque with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
posted: Jan. 17, 2022.
You brush and floss every day to rid your teeth and gums of disease-causing plaque. But while “showing up” is most of the battle, the effectiveness of your technique will Read more -
Enjoy That Nibble of Cheese - It's Also Benefitting Your Oral Health
posted: Jan. 07, 2022.
Mystery writer Avery Aames once said, "Life is great. Cheese makes it better." Billions of people around the world would tend to agree. Humanity has been having a collective love Read more -
Avoid Implant Failure by Watching Out for These Mouth Problems
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
There are several reasons why dental implants are so popular. Perhaps the most important, though, is their longevity: if maintained properly implants can last for decades. However, they’re not indestructible—certain Read more -
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Dec. 18, 2021.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B busting Read more