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A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
updated: Jan. 21, 2021
Getting a new implant tooth in only one day sounds too good to be true. But it's true—up to a point. Whether or not you can undergo an immediate Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
updated: Jan. 11, 2021
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Dentist may have the Solution for Your Sleep Apnea
updated: Jan. 01, 2021
Your nightly snoring has become a major sleep disturbance for you and other family members. But it may be more than an irritation — it could also be a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
updated: Dec. 22, 2020
If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
updated: Dec. 11, 2020
Before implants, people often turned to a removable appliance to replace multiple missing teeth. Known as a removable partial denture (RPD), this appliance could restore both appearance and function Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
updated: Dec. 01, 2020
According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Implants Could Help You Avoid This Long-Term Effect of Losing Teeth
updated: Nov. 21, 2020
What happens when you lose a tooth? In the short-run, it can certainly undermine your appearance and ability to efficiently chew and digest food. But a chain of events Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
updated: Nov. 11, 2020
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
updated: Nov. 01, 2020
There have been vast improvements over the years in various methods to restore diseased, damaged or missing teeth. A lot of this is due to better restorative materials that Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
updated: Oct. 22, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Low Sugar, High Fiber Diet will Help Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
updated: Oct. 12, 2020
If you’re brushing and flossing daily, as well as seeing your dentist at least every six months, you’re doing the top things needed to maintain your dental health. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Ways You Can Better Manage Dental Care for a Child with Down Syndrome
updated: Oct. 02, 2020
Madeline Stuart, acclaimed fashion model; Chris Burke, successful actor; Collette Divitto, founder of Collettey's Cookies. Each of them is accomplished in their own right—and each has Down syndrome. In Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
updated: Sep. 22, 2020
You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
updated: Sep. 12, 2020
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
It's Time for Football! Is Your Favorite Player's Mouth Fully Protected?
updated: Sep. 02, 2020
It's September—and that means football season is underway. Whether you're playing, spectating or managing a fantasy team, the action is about to ramp up. Unfortunately, increased “action” also includes Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Mouth Breathing Can Lead to Serious Oral Problems, Especially for Children
updated: Aug. 23, 2020
It's normal for people to breathe through their nose. And for good reason: Nasal breathing filters contaminants, warms and humidifies incoming air, and helps generate beneficial nitric oxide. Chronic Read moreCategory: Oral Health