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Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
posted: Nov. 29, 2021.

The reason for extracting a tooth may be all too obvious — the tooth is too decayed or damaged to attempt saving. The reason for extracting a wisdom tooth, on Read more
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.

Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Deal, Read more
Kicking the Smoking Habit Boosts Your Health Including Teeth and Gums
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Quitting smoking is hard. The love affair between your brain and nicotine chains the habit to your daily life. But it's still worth the effort to quit to save your Read more
Even Though not in the "Smile Zone" You Should Replace that Back Tooth
posted: Oct. 30, 2021.

People often put a premium on appearance when deciding whether or not to replace a missing tooth. There's more motivation to replace one in the “smile zone,” where the teeth Read more
4 Areas We May Check During Your Older Loved One's Regular Dental Visit
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.

While some aspects of regular dental visits are much the same for everyone, they can be more involved for an older adult. That’s because people later in life face an Read more
Brie Bella Shows Off Her Six-Month Old's Baby Teeth on Instagram
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.

If you're aiming for adorable camera shots, nothing beats baby photos. Even the tough guys among us can't resist oohing and ahhing over pics of their friends' and families' newest Read more
Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.

If you think gum disease only happens to the other guy (or gal), think again. If you’re over 30 you have a 50-50 chance for an infection. After 65 the Read more
Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.

What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although their Read more
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

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