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For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
posted: May 22, 2022.
There's a “file” on you at your dentist's office: Every visit you've made—from regular cleanings to major dental work—has been recorded, noted and preserved for posterity.If that gives you the Read more -
An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
posted: May 12, 2022.
If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin biofilm Read more -
These 2 Simple Habits Could Extend Your Dentures' Life and Protect Your Health
posted: May 02, 2022.
Once upon a time, losing all your teeth could shorten your life. Only the well-to-do could afford dentures, which were crude by today's standards. Modern dentures, by contrast, are vastly Read more -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Apr. 22, 2022.
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to be… Read more -
Be Wary When Considering Botox Treatment for TMD
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.
If you’ve suffered from problems with your jaw joints, known collectively as temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), then you know how uncomfortable and painful they can be. You may also have heard 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 -
People Born with Missing Teeth can Still Gain a Beautiful Smile
posted: Mar. 23, 2022.
When you look at the top row of a normal smile, you'll see symmetrical pairs: the central incisors in the middle, flanked by the lateral incisors and the canine (or Read more -
Why You Should Consider Invisalign
posted: Mar. 18, 2022.
Crooked or misaligned teeth can prevent you from feeling comfortable showing off your smile in public and can stop you from feeling comfortable in social situations. Invisalign is an easy 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 -
Energy Drinks Could Pose a Threat to Your Teeth
posted: Mar. 03, 2022.
In the last few years, energy drinks have begun to offer strong competition to traditional "pick-me-up" drinks like tea or coffee. But while the proponents of energy drinks say they're Read more -
Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
posted: Feb. 21, 2022.
Every year U.S. dentists perform around 25 million root canal treatments and save countless teeth from the ravages of decay. But if you search "root canal" on the Internet, you Read more -
Are Veneers Right For You?
posted: Feb. 18, 2022.
Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option Read more -
Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 11, 2022.
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it occur. Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His ability Read more -
The Implant Process can be Shortened, Depending on the Tooth Type
posted: Jan. 22, 2022.
Dental implants are considered the premier option for tooth replacement. While all implant procedures follow the same general concept — a titanium post surgically inserted into the jawbone with an Read more
