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A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
posted: Nov. 04, 2021.
During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Should You Take an Antibiotic Before Implant Surgery?
posted: Oct. 15, 2021.
Although getting an implant requires surgery, it's usually a minor affair. Chances are good that after just a few days recuperation you'll be back completely to your normal activities. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Do These 2 Things For Your Health's Sake If You Wear Dentures
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Today's dentures are more comfortable, more functional and more life-like than ever before—so much so that you might forget you have them in. Even so, dentures do have some Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too
posted: Sep. 25, 2021.
Nina Parker, the host of Love & Hip Hop for six seasons, is now busy with the new game show Blockbusters and her own talk show The Nina Parker Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Sep. 15, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Temporary Smiles for Teens Waiting on Dental Implants
posted: Sep. 05, 2021.
Here's some good news: Teenagers are less likely than adults to lose teeth to dental disease. But there's also a flip side. Teens can still lose teeth, more likely Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: Aug. 26, 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 -
There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile
posted: Aug. 06, 2021.
Besides straight and translucent teeth, an attractive smile has another important component: balance. In a great smile, the visible areas of the teeth and gums are in balanced proportion Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Surgical Cleft Correction Candidate for a Modern Day Miracle
posted: Jul. 17, 2021.
Once consigned to an extraordinary divine intervention, the term "miracle" is often used today for anything out of the ordinary. But even if the usage has become a little Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Jul. 07, 2021.
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Quick Dental Procedures to Put the Dazzle in Your Wedding Day Smile
posted: Jun. 07, 2021.
The traditional June wedding season hit a bump last year during the COVID-19 pandemic as many couples down-scaled or postponed their ceremonies. But with hopes that the virus is Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: May 28, 2021.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
posted: May 18, 2021.
Correcting a bite problem involves more than applying braces. Orthodontists must consider a wide range of factors, including the type of bite problem involved, complications like impacted or missing Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You May Not Need Permanent Tooth Alteration With These Ultra-Thin Veneers
posted: May 08, 2021.
If you're looking for a cosmetic enhancement with a “light” touch, you can't beat dental veneers. These custom-made wafers of dental porcelain are bonded to the front of teeth Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Things You Should Do to Overcome Oral Cancer
posted: Apr. 28, 2021.
Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen died last fall after a long battle with oral cancer, another in a long line of performers, athletes, politicians and other well-known personalities with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Apr. 18, 2021.
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures