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Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Apr. 18, 2016.
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Make Sure Your Dentist Knows You're Taking Daily Aspirin
posted: Apr. 10, 2016.
Aspirin has been a popular pain reliever and fever reducer for over a century. Its effect on the clotting mechanism of blood, however, has led to its widespread and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
posted: Mar. 26, 2016.
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There’s no specific thing," Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Find out What Kind of Tooth Staining you Have Before Seeking a Solution
posted: Mar. 11, 2016.
Stained teeth can be embarrassing — so much so you may even hesitate to smile. Before you seek out a whitening solution, though, there are a few things you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 25, 2016.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Anchorage Devices Provide More Accuracy, Less Treatment Time for Braces
posted: Feb. 10, 2016.
Braces are a common part of many teenagers’ life experience — but not every bite problem is alike. Sometimes, there’s a need for accurately moving only a few teeth Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Jan. 19, 2016.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
posted: Jan. 04, 2016.
A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Dec. 27, 2015.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Be on the Lookout for These Common Bite Problems in Children
posted: Dec. 05, 2015.
Somewhere around age 6, your child’s primary (baby) teeth will begin to give way to their permanent set. If all goes well, you’ll notice all the front teeth erupting Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Nov. 20, 2015.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Early Orthodontic Treatment Could Lessen Severity of Certain Bite Problems
posted: Nov. 05, 2015.
You’ve been concerned for some time about your child’s bite, so you’ve visited an orthodontist for an evaluation. Even though your child is quite young and still with primary Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Oct. 21, 2015.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Limit Acidic Beverages to Protect Your Child's Tooth Enamel from Erosion
posted: Oct. 06, 2015.
Tooth enamel erosion is a serious issue for many children that can result in permanent impairment of oral health. The problem isn’t just bacterial acid that causes tooth decay Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: Sep. 21, 2015.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Take Steps to Ease That Burning Sensation in Your Mouth
posted: Sep. 13, 2015.
We’ve all experienced eating or drinking something hot enough to scald the inside of our mouths. But what if you regularly have a burning sensation but haven’t consumed anything Read moreCategory: Oral Health