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Chronic Jaw Pain Could be Related to Other Inflammatory Conditions
posted: Jan. 30, 2017.
If you're suffering from jaw pain or impaired function, it may not be the only source of chronic pain in your body. Of the millions of adults with temporomandibular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: Jan. 22, 2017.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Help 'De-Stress' Your Child's Dental Visits with these Tips
posted: Jan. 07, 2017.
Regular dental visits are just as important for healthy teeth and gums as daily brushing and flossing. Not only will these visits reduce the amount of hidden or hard Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Dec. 30, 2016.
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious matter. Not only can it wreak havoc with your gums, it could also cause bone loss in the jaw that supports your teeth. Gum Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Nov. 30, 2016.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Questions You Should Ask Before Undergoing Adult Orthodontics
posted: Nov. 15, 2016.
Think you're too old to have your teeth straightened? While we automatically pair “teenager” with “braces,” at least one in five orthodontic patients are adults. And there's many more Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Oct. 31, 2016.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Exposing and Preserving Impacted Canine Teeth
posted: Oct. 23, 2016.
The final emergence of permanent teeth in late adolescence marks the end of a long process beginning in the womb with the formation of our primary or “baby” teeth. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Oct. 08, 2016.
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 -
What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Sep. 23, 2016.
People are choosing dental implants at an increasing rate to replace missing teeth, either as an individual tooth or as a support for other restorations. But unlike other replacement Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Sep. 08, 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 -
4 Problem Areas That Could Affect Your Child's Teeth
posted: Aug. 24, 2016.
While they're resilient, your child's teeth aren't invincible. Daily hygiene and regular dental visits are important, but you should also be alert for problems and take action when they Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 09, 2016.
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diet and Lifestyle Choices Key to Dental Health During College Years
posted: Jul. 25, 2016.
“The Freshman 15” is a popular way of referring to the phenomenon of new college students gaining weight during their freshman year (although the average is less than fifteen Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Jul. 17, 2016.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures