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Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth

posted: Jun. 18, 2020.

Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more

Getting Implants Can Be a Long Process - But Worth it

posted: Jun. 08, 2020.

Dental implants aren't simply prosthetic teeth, but rather an innovative system that restores both smile appearance and dental function. And while an implant can indeed replace a single tooth, Read more

Not all Crowns are Alike - or Cost the Same

posted: May 29, 2020.

All crowns are designed to restore functionality to a damaged tooth. But crowns can differ from one another in their appearance, in the material they’re made from, and how Read more

Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots

posted: May 19, 2020.

Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and Read more

You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth

posted: May 09, 2020.

Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read more

4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Damage From Gum Recession

posted: Apr. 29, 2020.

Gum recession is a serious oral condition in which the gums shrink back or “recede” from their normal position around the teeth. Because they're the primary protection for teeth Read more

Not All Bacteria are Harmful to Oral Health

posted: Apr. 19, 2020.

Most people associate bacteria with disease and ill health. But the real story about the trillions of microscopic organisms now living in and on your body is a bit Read more

The Health Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment

posted: Apr. 09, 2020.

These days, people can choose from a number of orthodontic treatments for correcting all sorts of orthodontic concerns. However, it can be hard to determine the most appropriate solution for Read more

Ultra-Thin Veneers Might Help You Avoid Enamel Removal

posted: Apr. 09, 2020.

Dental veneers—thin, life-like layers of porcelain bonded to teeth—can turn a so-so smile into a beautiful one. But most veneers have a distinct drawback: To make them look as Read more

Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show

posted: Mar. 30, 2020.

To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read more

Don't give up on Flossing!

posted: Mar. 20, 2020.

A couple of years ago the Associated Press published an article claiming the health benefits of flossing remained unproven. The article cited a number of studies that seemed to Read more

See Your Dentist to Find out the Real Cause for Your Tooth Pain

posted: Mar. 10, 2020.

If you have tooth pain, we want to know about it. No, really—we want to know all about it. Is the pain sharp or dull? Is it emanating from Read more

One Visit May Be All You Need to Restore a Chipped Tooth

posted: Feb. 29, 2020.

As tough as teeth are, life can take its toll on them and sometimes lead to parts of them chipping off. Although it might not affect a tooth's overall Read more

What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops

posted: Feb. 19, 2020.

Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read more

Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?

posted: Feb. 09, 2020.

Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known Read more

Wearing Dentures 24/7 May Not Be a Good Idea - Here's Why

posted: Jan. 30, 2020.

Today’s technologically advanced dentures aren’t your grandparents’ “false teeth.” Now made with superior materials and processes, you could almost forget you’re wearing them. But don’t let that cause you Read more

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