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'Tooth in One Day' Procedures Require Special Attention for Success
posted: Jun. 11, 2022.
You've seen the ads for obtaining a new tooth in one day with a dental implant. Those aren't exaggerated claims — you can leave the dental office the same day Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Jun. 01, 2022.
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 make Read more -
If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities
posted: May 22, 2022.
Tooth decay is a destructive oral disease, which along with periodontal (gum) disease is most responsible for tooth loss. And as you age, your disease risk goes up.One form of Read more -
Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: May 12, 2022.
Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable to Read more -
Brushing First or Flossing? The Pros and Cons for Both Ways
posted: May 02, 2022.
It's time for your daily oral hygiene session, so you reach for your toothbrush. Or…do you pick up your floss dispenser instead?Or, maybe you're just paralyzed with indecision?No need for Read more -
Victoria Beckham's "Toothsome" Collection - All of Her Children's Baby Teeth
posted: Apr. 22, 2022.
In one respect, celebrities are no different from the rest of us—quite a few famous people love to collect things. Marie Osmond collects dolls (as well as Johnny Depp, reportedly); Read more -
3 Questions You Should Ask before Undergoing Teeth Whitening
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.
There are a number of teeth whitening options to put the brightness back into your smile — from professional dentist office applications to over-the-counter products for home use. But before Read more -
4 Things You Can Do to Extend the Life of Your Oral Appliance
posted: Apr. 02, 2022.
Millions of people wear an oral appliance for replacing their teeth, preventing functional damage, or as a part of ongoing dental treatment. If you're among them, then cleaning and maintaining Read more -
Orthodontics Could be the Smile Transformer You've Been Looking For
posted: Mar. 23, 2022.
When designing your new smile, we have a lot of options for changing how individual teeth look: from whitening discolored teeth to replacing missing teeth with life-like dental implants. But Read more -
Veneers Played a Big Role in Ben Affleck's 'Action Hero' Look for 'Armageddon'
posted: Mar. 13, 2022.
Director Michael Bay wanted a certain "action hero" look for the protagonists of his blockbuster disaster movie Armageddon. So, he urged one of the stars, Ben Affleck, to get in Read more -
Treating Decayed Baby Teeth Protects Future Permanent Teeth
posted: Mar. 03, 2022.
Primary ("baby") teeth may look cute and adorable, but they're a big player in your child's dental health. A primary tooth lost prematurely could eventually lead to a major bite Read more -
Manage Your Osteoporosis Medication to Avoid Jawbone Problems
posted: Feb. 21, 2022.
Around 20 million people—mostly women after menopause—take medication to slow the progress of osteoporosis, a debilitating disease that weakens bones. But although effective, some osteoporosis drugs could pose dental issues Read more -
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Feb. 11, 2022.
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades.But that Read more -
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been
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Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits such Read more
