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Clear Aligners: Another Option Besides Braces for Moving Teeth
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.

Advances in technology often lead to greater choices for things like automobiles or smartphones. In recent decades, advances in orthodontics have given families another choice besides braces for straightening teeth: Read more
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life: He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear to Read more
What Is A Baby Tooth Worth?
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.

For most people, raising kids is an expensive proposition. (A recent estimate by the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts the average tab at almost a quarter of a million dollars Read more
Be Vigilant with Dental Care While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.

If you or a family member wears braces, you're used to visiting your orthodontist for adjustments and progress monitoring. But it's just as important that you continue regular visits with Read more
Use Partial Dentures Wisely to Protect Your Future Oral Health
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.

Dentures, removable restorations for missing teeth and gum tissue, can take a number of different forms, but are usually of two different types: complete and partial. A complete denture replaces Read more
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.

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 bone Read more
4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

Besides attractively showcasing your teeth, your gums protect your teeth and underlying bone from bacteria and abrasive food particles. Sometimes, though, the gums can pull back or recede from the Read more
Craft a Custom Care Plan by Identifying Your Individual Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.

Although we've known for some time how tooth decay forms, it's still prevalent across the population—even more so than cancer or heart disease. Along with gum disease, it's a leading Read more
Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

You're doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they're still Read more
Children's Dentistry
posted: Jun. 14, 2021.

You may have lots of questions as a new parent, and while you may not think of it at first, your child could have their first tooth at just six Read more
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.

Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” between Read more
When Does My Child Need a Tooth Extraction?
posted: Jun. 09, 2021.

Tooth extraction, or the surgical removal of a tooth and its root(s), is one of the most common pediatric dentistry procedures. Children may need a tooth extraction for various reasons, Read more
Think Twice Before You Undergo Botox Treatment for Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

There's still much about the underlying nature of chronic jaw joint dysfunction we have yet to unravel. Treating these conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) may therefore require some Read more
Look at the Long-Term Costs When Considering Dental Implants
posted: May 23, 2021.

You’ve probably heard a lot of great things about dental implants as a replacement for missing teeth. But there’s one aspect about implants that may cause you hesitation about choosing Read more
Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
posted: May 13, 2021.

If you suspect you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important to get a correct diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible. The sooner you begin treatment the better the Read more
Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
posted: May 03, 2021.

Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark quirky Read more

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