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Put an End to Bad Oral Habits to Slow the Rate of Tooth Wear
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 25, 2015.
While tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease destroy more teeth than any other causes, both of these diseases are largely preventable with proper oral hygiene and dental treatment. It’s
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Category: Oral Health
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Braces: A Rite of Passage Even for Hollywood Kids
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
Her parents Will and Jada are Hollywood royalty, who helped her land her first acting role when she was 7. She released a hit single, “Whip My Hair,” before
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Issues to Consider Before Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 23, 2015.
With their durability, versatility and life-likeness, there’s no doubt dental implants have revolutionized teeth replacement. If you’re considering dental implants, however, there are some issues that could impact how
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 13, 2015.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Test Your Dental Injuries IQ
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 29, 2015.
Every parent, caregiver, coach, sports fan and especially injured party dreads the moment when an injury to the mouth occurs during a sporting event. The first thought observers have
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Category: Oral Health
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Iron Chef Cat Cora Discusses Her Positive Dental Implant Experience
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 14, 2015.
Cat Cora is a world-class chef, restaurateur, best-selling author, and philanthropist — on top of being the first female chef on the hit television show Iron Chef America. She
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Too Much Pressure: How to Ward Off Sinus Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 30, 2014.
If you engage in frequent air travel, you have probably experienced pain in your ears and sinuses related to pressure changes. The pain is caused by “barotraumas” (from baro
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Category: Oral Health
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George Washington's False Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 19, 2014.
Everyone knows that George Washington wore false teeth. Quick, now, what were our first President's dentures made of?
Did you say wood? Along with the cherry tree, that's one of
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Gum Recession and Plastic Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 04, 2014.
Did you know that millions of Americans have some degree of gum recession? Are you one of them?
Gum recession is the loss of the pink gum tissue that surrounds
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Category: Oral Health
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John Stamos, Britney Spears, and How to Relax During Dental Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 19, 2014.
We're always tickled to see dentists represented in popular culture, especially when portrayed by an actor as handsome as John Stamos. On the hit television show Glee, Stamos played
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Breath
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 04, 2014.
Q: I often seem to have noticeably bad breath — not just in the morning. How unusual is this problem?
A: Persistent bad breath, or halitosis, is a very common
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Category: Oral Health
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From Model to Mogul, Kathy Ireland Maintains a Sparkling Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 20, 2014.
You may have seen Kathy Ireland on the cover of Sports Illustrated, but did you know that she is now a business mogul?
Through it all, Ireland has kept her
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Category: Oral Health
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Limiting Refined Sugar in Your Diet can Reduce Risk of Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 20, 2014.
“Cut down on sweets, especially between meals” is perhaps one of the least popular words of advice we dentists regularly give. We’re not trying to be killjoys, but the
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Category: Oral Health
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For Michael Buble, the Show Must Go On... Even Without the Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 24, 2014.
What happens if you’re right in the middle of a song, in front of an arena full of fans… and you knock out a tooth with your microphone? If
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Acute Tooth Pain may be Signaling Your Need for Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 09, 2014.
We now have amazing therapies to replace lost teeth with life-like replicas that look and perform like real teeth. But for oral health in general it’s still better to
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Demi Moore Doesn't Mind the Gap
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 25, 2014.
Once upon a time, a well-known Hollywood actress might have hired a private eye to keep unflattering pictures from appearing in the media. Today, that’s no longer the case.
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Category: Dental Procedures