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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 -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Aug. 08, 2019.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
posted: Jul. 29, 2019.
Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
posted: Jul. 19, 2019.
Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Jul. 09, 2019.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
5 Ways to a Beautiful Wedding Day Smile
posted: Jun. 29, 2019.
Since the early Roman times, couples have prized the month of June as the most favorable time to exchange their marriage vows. If you and your betrothed are planning Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tooth Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
posted: Jun. 19, 2019.
Root canal therapy is the unsung "hero" of dentistry. Although often falsely maligned as an unpleasant experience, millions of decayed teeth have been saved thanks to this routine treatment. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Getting a New 'Tooth in a Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
posted: Jun. 09, 2019.
If you know anyone with a dental implant, you may know it can be a long process in getting one. Several weeks or months can pass between removing the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
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