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5 Signs Your Child May Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Nov. 08, 2021.
A Malocclusion—better known as a poor bite—can have far-ranging consequences that could follow a child into adulthood. Bite abnormalities make it more difficult to chew and digest food. And, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
MAFS Star Jake Edwards Undergoes a Smile Makeover And Helps Others Along the Way
posted: Oct. 29, 2021.
A year ago, former Australian footballer Jake Edwards got married. On television. To a woman he'd just met. No, not in a Vegas wedding chapel—it was all part of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Removing a Tooth Could Help Correct This Particular Bite Problem
posted: Oct. 09, 2021.
Dentists extract millions of teeth each year, mostly because of disease. But sometimes a healthy tooth is removed to gain a more favorable, long-term dental health outcome. An example of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
posted: Sep. 29, 2021.
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
posted: Sep. 19, 2021.
Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
posted: Sep. 09, 2021.
After months or even years of radiation or chemotherapy, the words "cancer-free" is music to your ears. Your joy and relief, though, may be tempered by the toll these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Aug. 30, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 20, 2021.
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Aug. 10, 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” Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Craft a Custom Care Plan by Identifying Your Individual Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 31, 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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Fear the Root Canal - It Could Just Save Your Tooth
posted: Jul. 21, 2021.
Root canals often get a bum rap. Although the procedure saves millions of teeth every year, it's often erroneously portrayed as an unpleasant experience. And if that wasn't enough, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: Jul. 11, 2021.
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
posted: Jul. 01, 2021.
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 -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
posted: Jun. 21, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This One Cosmetic Method Could Improve a Multiple of Tooth Flaws
posted: Jun. 11, 2021.
You could have an unattractive smile because of a chipped tooth or one slightly out of alignment. Or, it could be both of the above, plus some heavy staining Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
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