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Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 31, 2020.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently,
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Retainers Help you Protect Your Newly Aligned Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 21, 2020.
Orthodontics can produce an amazing smile transformation. With today’s advanced appliances and techniques even the most difficult malocclusions (bad bites) can be overcome. All of this innovation, however, depends
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You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 2020.
Sometimes you need only a single solution to improve your smile: teeth whitening to brighten stained teeth; porcelain veneers or crowns to mask dental flaws; or a life-like dental
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Kids, Cats and Canines: Dental Development Through the Ages
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 01, 2020.
What do young saber tooth tigers, which have been extinct about 10,000 years, have in common with human kids today? At first glance, not a lot. Smilodon fatalis, the
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Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 22, 2019.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her
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Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 12, 2019.
One in 700 babies are born each year with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Besides its devastating emotional and social impact, this common birth defect can
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4 Ways to Enjoy Holiday Snacking and Still Keep Your Teeth Healthy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 02, 2019.
‘Tis the season to be merry—and with plenty of edible goodies! During the holidays, families fill their homes with all sorts of delectable treats for friends and loved ones.
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Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 22, 2019.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it “one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th Century.” A new vaccine? A cure for
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Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 12, 2019.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house
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Orthodontics: More Than Straightening a Crooked Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2019.
Braces are a common experience among teens and pre-teens. And although the treatment can be a major financial undertaking, more and more families pursue it to help their child
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Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 23, 2019.
You feel great about your new smile, thanks to dental implants! And you may also be feeling relief as the problems with your former teeth fade into the past.
But
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Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 13, 2019.
Dental implants are all the rage—and for good reason: They’re incredibly “tooth-like,” both in appearance and function. They also have a stunningly high success rate: More than 95% of
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2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 03, 2019.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it
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Four Reasons Why Your Gums Deserve Your Care
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 23, 2019.
While teeth often seem to be the main focus of dental care, there’s another part of your mouth that deserves almost as much attention—your gums. Neglect them and you
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Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 13, 2019.
It’s common for kids to be less than enthusiastic about visiting the dentist. For some, though, it’s even more of a challenge: A child with extreme anxiety and fear
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Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 03, 2019.
Once upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a
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