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The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
posted: Nov. 07, 2020.
Pain can tell you things. Not verbally, of course, as in, “Hey, your appendix is inflamed!” But the quality of your pain—dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, acute or Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read more -
There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating, like a hangnail, a papercut—or a certain kind of oral sore. Read more -
Protect Yourself From Gum Disease for the Health of Your Mouth AND Your Body
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, when we call attention to the importance of keeping those pearly whites clean. Brushing and flossing, along with regular dental cleanings, protect your Read more -
The Day After Labor Day: Renew Your Focus on Your Family's Oral Health
posted: Sep. 28, 2020.
Officially, Labor Day honors the contributions of America's working men and women. Unofficially, the long holiday weekend in early September marks the end of the laid-back summer season. The Read more -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Sep. 18, 2020.
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 Read more -
This Orthodontic Device Could Reduce the Need for Future Braces
posted: Sep. 08, 2020.
Each year, millions of children and teenagers wear braces or clear aligners to straighten a crooked smile. But there may be a way to treat some of these bite Read more -
Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 29, 2020.
Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable Read more -
Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Aug. 19, 2020.
You might be noticing some changes as you get older: You're getting winded easier and you're wondering why book or magazine print has suddenly shrunk (it didn't). Perhaps you've Read more -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Aug. 09, 2020.
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 Read more -
Have Fun This Summer But Play it Safe for Your Dental Health's Sake
posted: Jul. 30, 2020.
As summer reaches its apex here in the western hemisphere, warmer weather beckons many of us out of doors. And there's plenty of fun to be had, from hiking Read more -
Some Simple Cosmetic Techniques Could Help Your Smile Age Gracefully
posted: Jul. 20, 2020.
We all want to look young and vibrant, or at least “age gracefully.” If you're seeking to reduce the visible effects of aging for a more youthful appearance, be Read more -
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 10, 2020.
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read more -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Jun. 30, 2020.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more -
Exciting New Discovery Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
posted: Jun. 20, 2020.
Like the rest of healthcare, antibiotics have transformed dentistry. Advanced oral infections that once eluded successful treatment are routinely stopped with the use of these “wonder drugs.” But their Read more -
Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
posted: Jun. 10, 2020.
If all goes normally, we have most of our permanent teeth as we enter puberty. Except, though, when it doesn't—sometimes incoming permanent teeth don't fully erupt, often because there's Read more