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Keep Your Smile Beautiful...in April and Beyond
updated: Apr. 15, 2018
There are well-known holidays on the calendar this month, but here’s one that might have escaped your notice: “Keep America Beautiful Month,” which is observed throughout April! At this Read more -
Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
updated: Mar. 31, 2018
Although your smile wouldn't be the same without them, there's more to your gums than their looks. Besides helping to hold your teeth in place, they're also an important Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
updated: Mar. 16, 2018
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more -
3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
updated: Mar. 01, 2018
It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are Read more -
Dentures Require Planning and Attention to Detail to Look Natural
updated: Feb. 14, 2018
Twenty-six percent of American adults between 65 and 74 have lost all their teeth to dental disease. This isn’t an appearance problem only—lack of teeth can also harm nutrition Read more -
3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
updated: Jan. 30, 2018
If you smoke, you know better than anyone how a hard a habit it is to kick. If you want to quit, it helps to have a motivating reason—like Read more -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
updated: Jan. 15, 2018
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 more -
Coaxing Impacted Teeth to the Right Position can Improve Your Smile
updated: Jan. 07, 2018
What makes an attractive smile? Of course, shiny, straight and defect-free teeth are a big factor. But there’s another equally important element: all your teeth have come in. Sometimes, Read more -
Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
updated: Dec. 23, 2017
Soon after the primary (baby) teeth begin to give way, the teeth a child will have the rest of their lives start erupting into the mouth. But while they’re Read more -
Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
updated: Dec. 08, 2017
It’s something you think about often—especially when you look in a mirror or at a photo of yourself. You wish something could have been done about it a long Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
updated: Nov. 23, 2017
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more -
Bad Breath in Children
updated: Nov. 08, 2017
Even the sweetest children don’t always have sweet-smelling breath. If your child has persistent bad breath, it may be for one of the following reasons: POOR ORAL HYGIENE HABITS. Bad Read more -
FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
updated: Oct. 24, 2017
Have you heard about interceptive orthodontics? This type of early intervention could benefit perhaps 10â??20% of children who need orthodontic treatment, making a positive impact on tooth and jaw Read more -
An Orthodontic Retainer: Insurance Well Spent for Keeping Your New Smile
updated: Oct. 09, 2017
You’ve invested a lot of time and money in orthodontic treatment to improve your smile. If you’re not careful, though, your teeth could actually move back to their old Read more -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
updated: Oct. 01, 2017
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 more -
Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
updated: Sep. 16, 2017
Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease takes time. If you have this destructive disease, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to undergo several cleaning sessions to remove plaque from tooth Read more