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Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Dec. 08, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Nov. 28, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.
Before implants, people often turned to a removable appliance to replace multiple missing teeth. Known as a removable partial denture (RPD), this appliance could restore both appearance and function Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Nov. 08, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Wisdom Teeth Bear Close Monitoring for Future Dental Health
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.
One of the major signs that a young person's dental development is nearing completion is the eruption of the last four permanent teeth: the third molars, located rear-most on Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
posted: Sep. 29, 2020.
Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Want to Improve Your Athletic Performance? Try Tuning Up Your Dental Care
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.
After a long hiatus, school athletes are gearing up for another sports year. Given the pandemic, they may be modifying some of their usual habits and practices. But one Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
DIY Orthodontics is a Recipe for Dental Disaster
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) is a deeply held American trait for building, renovating or repairing things without the services of a professional. The Internet has only made this tradition easier: There Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
The straightening process for a crooked smile doesn't end when the braces come off. There's one more crucial phase to undergo to make sure we don't lose the progress Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.
You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
While retainers are often viewed as a nuisance, they’re crucial to protect the gains made with bite correction. Without them, all of the progress achieved through braces or clear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures