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Not Jazzed About Wearing Braces? Consider Clear Aligners Instead
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2020.
Wearing orthodontic braces brings challenges to daily life. During treatment a patient will need to avoid certain foods and habits, take more time to brush and floss properly, and
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Category: Dental Procedures
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NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 22, 2020.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is
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Category: Dental Procedures
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4 Ways You Can Improve Your Smile in the New Year
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 12, 2020.
Although we begin our New Year's resolutions with high hopes, many of them fall by the wayside by the end of January. It simply takes tremendous willpower to lose
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Category: Dental Procedures
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3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 02, 2020.
Your teeth face a hostile environment populated by disease-causing bacteria. But your teeth also have some “armor” against these microscopic foes: enamel. This hard outer tooth layer forms a
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Category: Oral Health
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Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 23, 2019.
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move
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Category: Oral Health
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Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 13, 2019.
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Implant-based Overdentures may be a Better Long-Term Fit Option
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 03, 2019.
Although dental disease prevention has made great strides over the last century, tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease continue to pose a major health threat. People who’ve lost all
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Category: Dental Procedures
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4 Dental Care Areas to Keep in Mind for the Senior Adult in Your Life
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2019.
Like many people, you might be caring for an elderly parent or family member. That care should include a focus on their teeth and gums — a healthy mouth
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Category: Oral Health
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Teens May Need a Temporary Restoration for Missing Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 13, 2019.
While not as prevalent as adults, teenagers can have missing teeth, usually from injury or from never having been formed. Fortunately, life-like dental implants can replace missing teeth. But
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 03, 2019.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua
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Category: Dental Procedures
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How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 24, 2019.
$9.1 billion: That's how much we Americans spent in 2018 on Halloween festivities, according to the National Retail Federation. And a sizeable chunk of that was for candy—a whopping
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Category: Oral Health
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There's a Lot of Effort Behind the Scenes to Making Dentures Work for You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 14, 2019.
For centuries, people who've lost all their teeth have worn dentures. Although materials in today's dentures are more durable and attractive than those in past generations, the basic design
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Here's What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 04, 2019.
Getting a smile upgrade doesn’t necessarily require extensive dental work. You might be able to change your appearance for the better with teeth whitening.
This technique employs a bleaching solution
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 24, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both
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Category: Dental Procedures
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"Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 14, 2019.
Although dental care has made incredible advances over the last century, the underlying approach to treating tooth decay has changed little. Today’s dentists treat a decayed tooth in much
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Category: Oral Health
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Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 04, 2019.
Generations have depended on dentures to effectively and affordably replace lost teeth. But they do have a major weakness: They contribute to jawbone loss that creates not only mouth
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Category: Dental Procedures