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Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
posted: Jan. 15, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 05, 2020.
Here’s the bad news about periodontal (gum) disease: It’s a leading cause for tooth loss. Even worse: Half of adults over 30 will have some form of it during Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
It Takes Artistry and Skill to Achieve the Right Color Balance for Your Veneers
posted: Dec. 26, 2019.
Getting a new smile doesn’t have to be an elaborate affair. If your teeth have minor to moderate chips, stains or tooth gaps, dental veneers could be the answer. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: Dec. 16, 2019.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
posted: Dec. 06, 2019.
Sometimes you need only a single solution to improve your smile: teeth whitening to brighten stained teeth; porcelain veneers or crowns to mask dental flaws; or a life-like dental Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Getting a 'New Tooth in One Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
posted: Nov. 26, 2019.
If you've thought the ads for a “new tooth in one day” seemed too good to be true, we have…sort of good news. You can get a new “tooth” Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
posted: Nov. 16, 2019.
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Nov. 06, 2019.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Reasons Why Correcting a Poor Bite Is Worthwhile at Any Age
posted: Oct. 27, 2019.
October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and the more than 18,000 members of the American Association of Orthodontists want you to know the importance of a good bite. Correcting Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
posted: Oct. 17, 2019.
“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows! As nature takes its Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
posted: Oct. 07, 2019.
Although adults are more prone to dental disease, children aren't immune from one particular infection, tooth decay. Some children, in fact, are at higher risk for an aggressive form Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Sep. 27, 2019.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
posted: Sep. 17, 2019.
Calling someone "long in the tooth" is an unflattering way of saying they're getting old. The phrase refers to the effects of gum recession, in which the gums pull Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
posted: Sep. 07, 2019.
Because it requires jaw movement, eating can be difficult and painful if you have a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). During flareups you may switch to foods that are easier Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
posted: Aug. 28, 2019.
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Aug. 18, 2019.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
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