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Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: May 26, 2017.
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
We can Fix a Smile Marred by Absent Front Teeth
posted: May 11, 2017.
Most children's permanent teeth erupt on a fairly predictable schedule. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth might not develop as they should — or at all. These absent teeth pose Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Apr. 26, 2017.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
posted: Apr. 11, 2017.
One of the biggest concerns we hear from parents is about their child's thumb sucking habit. Our advice: if they're under age 4, there's no need for concern — Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Mar. 27, 2017.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery Could Lower Infection Risk in Some People
posted: Mar. 19, 2017.
If you're considering dental implants, they'll need to be surgically placed in the jaw bone. But don't be alarmed — it's a relatively minor procedure that usually requires nothing Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Mar. 04, 2017.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration with No-Prep Veneers
posted: Feb. 17, 2017.
Porcelain veneers have become a popular way to transform a smile. They're ideal for stained, chipped or slightly misaligned teeth. But although they don't need as much tooth preparation Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Feb. 02, 2017.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The 21st Century Promises Better Dental Diagnostics with Cone Beam Imaging
posted: Jan. 18, 2017.
X-rays revolutionized dental care in the 20th Century. The same could happen in the 21st Century as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) becomes a fixture beside the traditional x-ray Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
posted: Jan. 03, 2017.
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Surprising Foods That Could Help You Fight Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 26, 2016.
You've no doubt heard about certain foods and beverages that increase your risk for dental disease. These foods, often high in added sugar or acid, can lead to tooth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Dec. 18, 2016.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Retainer Helps You Keep Your New Smile After Braces
posted: Dec. 03, 2016.
Moving your teeth to a more functional and attractive alignment is a big undertaking. You can invest months — even years — and a lot of expense to correct Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Nov. 18, 2016.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
posted: Nov. 03, 2016.
A child's toothache is no fun for either the child or the parent. But if you're faced with this situation, don't panic — unless they have a fever or Read moreCategory: Oral Health
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