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How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
updated: Sep. 13, 2017
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more -
Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
updated: Aug. 29, 2017
One of the keys to a healthy mouth is daily oral hygiene. These tasks have one objective: remove plaque, a thin film of bacteria and leftover food particles, from Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
updated: Aug. 14, 2017
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more -
Think You're Too Old for Orthodontics? Read This
updated: Aug. 06, 2017
You’ve lived most of your life with crooked teeth and an imperfect smile. You feel you should have done something about it years ago, but now you’re approaching your Read more -
Why Choose a Family Dentist?
updated: Jul. 27, 2017
Entrusting your family's oral care to a family dentist is an excellent way to ensure that all of you enjoy good dental health. Lincoln, NE, dentist Dr. Thomas Blankenau sees Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
updated: Jul. 22, 2017
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read more -
3 Steps to a Better Bite and a More Attractive Smile
updated: Jul. 07, 2017
Before you consider cosmetic changes to your smile, ask yourself one question: how's your bite? How your teeth are positioned and aligned doesn't just affect their function — it Read more -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
updated: Jun. 22, 2017
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more -
Periodontal Surgery Allows us to Access Deep Surfaces for Plaque Removal
updated: Jun. 07, 2017
All treatments for periodontal (gum) disease focus on one goal — to remove any bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that are at the heart of the infection. Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
updated: May 23, 2017
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more -
What Are Dental Crowns?
updated: May 18, 2017
Could your smile be improved with dental crowns? Our Lincoln, NE, dentist, Dr. Thomas Blakenau of Caring Family Dentistry, discusses a few scenarios in which crowns may be helpful. You're not Read more -
A Pediatric Dentist Could be a Great Choice for Your Child's Dental Care
updated: May 08, 2017
When it's time for your child to visit the dentist (we recommend around their first birthday), you may want them to see your family dentist. But you might also Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
updated: Apr. 30, 2017
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more -
Encourage Your College-Bound Child to Practice Good Oral Health Habits
updated: Apr. 15, 2017
It's a big transition when your child enters college — for both of you. You may find “cutting the apron strings” a little rocky at times. But like most parents, Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
updated: Mar. 31, 2017
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more -
Don't Settle For An Imcomplete Smile
updated: Mar. 16, 2017
Even with more dental restoration options than ever before, over 170 million American adults are missing at least one tooth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. Over 35 million Read more