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Bitewing X-rays: Your Questions Answered
posted: Sep. 28, 2015.
Radiographic (x-ray) images are an indispensible diagnostic tool in dentistry. One of the most routine and useful types of x-rays dentists take is the so-called bitewing. Here are some Read more -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Sep. 20, 2015.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read more -
IV Sedation can help Relax Patients with Acute Dental Visit Anxiety
posted: Sep. 05, 2015.
Did you know 50% of people admit to some form of anxiety visiting the dentist, with roughly 1 in 6 avoiding dental care altogether because of it? To ease Read more -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Aug. 21, 2015.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read more -
Get Relief from Cracked Corners of the Mouth
posted: Aug. 06, 2015.
If you’ve noticed redness or small skin cracks at the corners of your mouth, you may have a common infection known as perleche or angular cheilitis. Depending on its Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Jul. 22, 2015.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more -
Palatal Expansion Could Head Off Future Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Jul. 07, 2015.
People mainly identify orthodontics with braces. But while they’re a major part of it, braces aren’t the only way this important dental specialty can make a difference in a Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Jun. 22, 2015.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
posted: Jun. 14, 2015.
Porcelain veneers represent one of the best values in cosmetic dentistry, capable of radically changing a person’s smile with little tooth surface preparation. Still, the small amount of tooth Read more -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: May 30, 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 Read more -
Clicking Jaw: When Should You Be Concerned?
posted: May 15, 2015.
Have you noticed a clicking, popping, or grating sound when you open or close your jaw? As many as 36 million U.S. adults experience this phenomenon in one or Read more -
Learn About Living the Life You Love with Designer Nate Berkus
posted: Apr. 30, 2015.
Design expert and television celebrity Nate Berkus has definite ideas about how to live. In a recent interview, he explained his ideas on design. He also talked about health, Read more -
'Simple' Tooth Extractions are a Common Dental Procedure
posted: Apr. 15, 2015.
When a tooth is beyond repair due to disease or injury, it may be necessary to remove it. A “simple” tooth extraction is among the most common in dentistry Read more -
Olivia Newton-John Learned Healthy Oral Habits From Mom
posted: Mar. 31, 2015.
Olivia Newton-John, now in her early 60's, is still a fresh-faced picture of health — with a radiant smile to match. How does she do it? She does it Read more -
Put an End to Bad Oral Habits to Slow the Rate of Tooth Wear
posted: Mar. 16, 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 Read more -
George Washington's False Teeth
posted: Mar. 06, 2015.
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 Read more