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Teens May Need a Temporary Replacement for Missing Teeth
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
Tooth replacement at any age is a challenge, but especially for teenagers. Dental implants in particular may not be possible yet for teens or young adults whose jaws are Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Taylor Hicks Keeps His Smile Bright
posted: Feb. 23, 2015.
Like many who have risen to the top tier in show business, singer Taylor Hicks found that he needed a few things (besides talent, of course) to really succeed: Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
posted: Feb. 13, 2015.
We most often associate plastic surgery with cosmetic enhancements to our outer appearance. While this is their primary purpose, some forms of reconstructive surgery restore lost function and health Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Meet Brady Reiter and You'll Believe in the Tooth Fairy!
posted: Jan. 29, 2015.
The Tooth Fairy has been easing the process of losing baby teeth for hundreds of years — at least 500 years according to one authority on the subject. Her Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
It's an Art: Determining Tooth Color in Composite Resin Restorations
posted: Jan. 14, 2015.
It takes a lot of skill, experience, talent and artistry to create tooth restorations that look so natural that no one can tell them apart from the originals. To Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Cheryl Cole's See-Through "Braces"
posted: Dec. 30, 2014.
What if you had orthodontic treatments to enhance your smile — and nobody knew about it until it was all done? That (almost) happened to British singer, cover girl and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Treating Gum Disease with Lasers
posted: Dec. 26, 2014.
Since their development in the laboratory over five decades ago, lasers have found increasing use in our everyday lives. In the field of medicine, it’s not uncommon to find Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Nancy O'Dell Speaks Out On Her Experiences With Pregnancy Gingivitis
posted: Dec. 11, 2014.
When it comes to sensitive gums during pregnancy, Nancy O'Dell, the former co-anchor of Access Hollywood and new co-anchor of Entertainment Tonight, can speak from her own experience. In Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Caught Early, Cross-Bites can be Corrected With Palatal Expanders
posted: Nov. 26, 2014.
There’s more to orthodontics than simply moving teeth. Especially with children and adolescents, we also want to guide the development of the entire facial structure to solve certain types Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Giuliana and Bill Rancic Talk Tooth Decay
posted: Nov. 11, 2014.
For some kids, having a cavity or two is just part of growing up. Not for Giuliana Rancic. When she was a child, the TV personality didn't have a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Good Reasons to Consider Orthodontics - Even in Adulthood
posted: Oct. 27, 2014.
Now in your adult years, you feel you’ve functioned pretty well even with a few misaligned teeth. You may also think having them straightened at this point may not Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
TV Design Guru Nate Berkus Shares the Secrets Behind His Dazzling Smile
posted: Oct. 09, 2014.
Perhaps you've seen Nate Berkus on The Oprah Winfrey Show or watched his television program, The Nate Berkus Show. You may even have read his best-selling book, Home Rules: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Develop a Long-Term Strategy to Prevent Tooth Decay
posted: Sep. 23, 2014.
Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the world’s most common infectious diseases. Left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. The best treatment strategy, of course, is to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
TV Designer Nate Berkus Is Thankful for Childhood Preventive Dental Treatments
posted: Sep. 08, 2014.
Prior to his first appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show, interior designer Nate Berkus knew immediately that he was not there to pick sofa colors and paint chips. Instead, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Fixed Bridge Remains an Effective Option for Tooth Replacement
posted: Aug. 29, 2014.
If at all possible, we want to save a tooth — it’s the best outcome for your overall dental health. In many cases, we can achieve this by filling Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Martha Stewart Shows Off Renovation Work - In Her Mouth!
posted: Aug. 13, 2014.
Martha Stewart has built a flourishing career by showcasing the things she’s designed and made — like floral arrangements, crafts, and even home renovations. Just recently, she was showing Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures