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Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should be. Read more -
Irritating Cold Sore Outbreaks can be Controlled Through Medication
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
Although normally benign, a cold sore outbreak can be irritating and embarrassing. Understanding why they occur is the first step to minimizing outbreaks.The typical cold sore (also known as a Read more -
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or dad Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” between Read more -
A Healthy Diet is Your Best Source for Vitamins and Minerals
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
The food we eat not only provides us energy, but it also supplies nutrients to help the body remain healthy. The most important of these nutrients are minerals and tiny Read more -
How You Can Reduce the Impact of an Oral Injury on Your Student Athlete
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
August is the traditional "kickoff" month for football season with student athletes representing the vast majority of players. And, while a new season promises to be exciting for both players Read more -
You'll Experience Little to No Discomfort During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
You’ve decided to obtain dental implants for your missing teeth. It’s a good choice — they provide the closest restoration to the function and appearance of natural teeth. You will, Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
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 deal Read more -
Don't Fear the Root Canal - It Could Just Save Your Tooth
posted: Jul. 03, 2021.
Root canals often get a bum rap. Although the procedure saves millions of teeth every year, it's often erroneously portrayed as an unpleasant experience. And if that wasn't enough, a Read more -
There Are Important Advantages to a Screw-Retained Implant Crown
posted: Jun. 23, 2021.
Implants replacing individual teeth are highly esteemed for their life-likeness. So, it's understandable if you have a concern about one of the two ways for attaching the visible crown to Read more -
Eating Disorders May Contribute to Damaged Teeth and Gums
posted: Jun. 13, 2021.
While most dental problems are caused by disease or trauma, sometimes the root problem is psychological. Such is the case with bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder that could contribute to Read more -
How Celine Dion Overcame Her Smile Obstacle
posted: Jun. 03, 2021.
For over three decades, Celine Dion has amazed audiences and fans with her powerful singing voice. Best known for her recording of "My Heart Will Go On," the theme song Read more -
Removable Dentures Remain a Viable Option for People with Total Tooth Loss
posted: May 24, 2021.
Although highly preventable, total tooth loss continues to affect millions of people worldwide, harming their nutrition, health and social standing. In the United States alone, a quarter of adults between Read more -
There's New Hope for a Better Understanding of Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: May 14, 2021.
Chronic jaw pain and limited jaw mobility are two common symptoms of a group of conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD or TMD). Several effective treatments have developed over Read more -
What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
posted: May 04, 2021.
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of childbearing Read more -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
posted: Apr. 24, 2021.
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life: He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear to Read more