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Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Apr. 14, 2020.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
posted: Apr. 04, 2020.
Over 26 million Americans have diabetes, a systemic condition that interferes with maintaining safe levels of blood sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can begin to interfere with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
posted: Mar. 25, 2020.
Dentists around the world routinely remove diseased or damaged teeth every day. While some extractions require surgery, many don't: Your family dentist can perform these simple extractions, usually with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Teeth Whitening: Know Your Options
posted: Mar. 15, 2020.
There are many reasons why teeth may need a whitening treatment to achieve an appealing brightness: what we eat and drink, natural aging, genetics, and the lack of dedication Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Mar. 05, 2020.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 24, 2020.
Vaping, the use of an electronic cigarette or E-cigarette, has exploded in popularity over the last few years. But although touted by proponents as a cleaner and healthier alternative Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Should Do to Avoid Harm From Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 14, 2020.
In the world of movies and television, the lead actors get the lion’s share of the credit. In reality, though, there wouldn’t be much of a show without the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
posted: Feb. 04, 2020.
Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Jan. 25, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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
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