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Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
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, Read more -
Retainers Help you Protect Your Newly Aligned Teeth
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 Read more -
You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
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 Read more -
Kids, Cats and Canines: Dental Development Through the Ages
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 Read more -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
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 Read more -
Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
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 Read more -
4 Ways to Enjoy Holiday Snacking and Still Keep Your Teeth Healthy
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. Read more -
Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
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 Read more -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
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 Read more -
Orthodontics: More Than Straightening a Crooked Smile
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 Read more -
Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
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 Read more -
Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
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 Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
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 Read more -
Four Reasons Why Your Gums Deserve Your Care
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 Read more -
Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
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 Read more -
Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
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 Read more