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It's National Gum Care Month - Take Care of Your Gums
posted: Sep. 18, 2018.
September is National Gum Care Month, an ideal time to talk about how to keep your gums healthy. Unfortunately, nearly half of adults have gum disease, which can damage Read more -
3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
posted: Sep. 08, 2018.
Dental anxiety is a common problem: it’s estimated that one in two Americans admits to some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. On the extreme side of this Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Aug. 29, 2018.
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 Read more -
Oral Hygiene isn't Easy with Braces - but it's Still Doable
posted: Aug. 19, 2018.
If you’re about to undergo orthodontic treatment, you’re going to face a challenge keeping your teeth and gums clean wearing braces. That in turn could increase your chances for Read more -
5 Causes of Bad Breath and What You Can Do About It!
posted: Aug. 09, 2018.
Unlike the months on either side, August isn't known for major holidays. But it does have one cause for celebration: National Fresh Breath Day! True, this observance will probably Read more -
Treating Gum Disease Important to Saving the Underlying Bone
posted: Jul. 30, 2018.
If you've had periodontal (gum) disease, you've no doubt experienced gum inflammation, bleeding or pain. But your gums may not be the only mouth structures under assault — the Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Jul. 20, 2018.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Acquiring Dental Implants
posted: Jul. 10, 2018.
One of the best and most successful tooth replacement choices available is the dental implant. No other restorative method is as similar in both form and function to a Read more -
Why a Bonded Retainer Might be a Better Choice After Braces
posted: Jun. 30, 2018.
A lot of time and effort goes into straightening your smile. But there’s a possibility it might not stay that way—and all that hard work could be lost. The Read more -
Artificial Sweeteners Could Help You Reduce the Risk of Dental Disease
posted: Jun. 20, 2018.
We’re all familiar with “naughty” and “nice” lists for food: “nice” items are beneficial or at least harmless; on the other hand, those on the “naughty” list are not Read more -
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
posted: Jun. 10, 2018.
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master Read more -
We Can Rid You of That Irritating Lump in Your Mouth You Keep Biting
posted: May 31, 2018.
You might not be aware how much force your jaws generate while you eat or chew. But you can become aware in a hurry when part of your inside Read more -
Three Reasons why Your Six Year Old Should Undergo an Orthodontic Check
posted: May 21, 2018.
It would seem the best time to turn your attention to orthodontic problems with your child is when their permanent teeth have come in around early puberty. In fact, Read more -
Root Canal Awareness Week: A Time to Learn How Teeth Are Saved
posted: May 11, 2018.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the month of May? Balmy breezes? Sweet-smelling flowers? How about root canal treatment? The last item might seem Read more -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: May 01, 2018.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read more -
Not Crazy about Flossing? Try a Water Flosser
posted: Apr. 21, 2018.
The most important part of dental health maintenance isn’t what your dentist does—it’s what you do every day when you brush and floss your teeth. And all you really Read more