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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 -
Don't Forget Hidden Fluoride Sources Your Family Could be Ingesting
posted: Jul. 02, 2016.
In the last half century, fluoride has become an effective weapon against tooth decay. The naturally occurring mineral helps strengthen enamel, the teeth's hard, protective cover. Although it's safe for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Jun. 17, 2016.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk
posted: Jun. 02, 2016.
As a parent you’re always on the lookout for dangers to your toddler’s well-being: sharp corners on furniture, uneven walks or the occasional stomach bug. But a situation could Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: May 18, 2016.
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Orthodontics Could be the Smile Transformer You've Been Looking For
posted: May 03, 2016.
When designing your new smile, we have a lot of options for changing how individual teeth look: from whitening discolored teeth to replacing missing teeth with life-like dental implants. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures