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Instill in Your Child the Daily Habit of Brushing and Flossing
updated: Mar. 16, 2017
There are a lot of things we do without much conscious thought — habits we've developed over time. Some habits help streamline our lives for the good; others, though, Read more -
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
updated: Mar. 01, 2017
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a Read more -
Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
updated: Feb. 14, 2017
So, you've undergone a root canal treatment to save a decayed tooth. The tooth has a new lease on life — and the pain is gone too. But there's Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
updated: Jan. 30, 2017
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more -
There are Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure During Dental Visits
updated: Jan. 22, 2017
There are a lot of opportunities to have your blood pressure checked: your doctor's office, of course; your local pharmacy; health fairs; and the dentist's office. The last one Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
updated: Jan. 07, 2017
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read more -
Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
updated: Dec. 30, 2016
Have you heard about dental sealants? These preventive treatments have been available for many decades, and more and more children are taking advantage of them. The National Institutes of Read more -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
updated: Dec. 15, 2016
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… Read more -
Keep Your Baby's Fluoride Intake within Moderate Limits
updated: Nov. 30, 2016
Like many other families, you may use formula instead of breast milk as a safe and healthy alternative to feed your infant. But, if you use a powdered form Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
updated: Nov. 15, 2016
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read more -
3 Orthodontic Options for Correcting Bad Bites
updated: Oct. 31, 2016
Malocclusions (bad bites) may cause more than an appearance problem — with teeth and jaws not working together properly, you’re at higher risk for dental disease or accelerated tooth Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
updated: Oct. 23, 2016
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 -
Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
updated: Oct. 08, 2016
There's no doubt about it — dentures have changed your life. Now you can eat and speak normally, and smile again with confidence. But if you're going to continue Read more -
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
updated: Sep. 23, 2016
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 -
Dentures Still an Effective Restoration for Total Tooth Loss
updated: Sep. 08, 2016
After a long struggle with dental disease, you have finally lost the last of your remaining teeth. Like over a quarter of Americans in their 60s and 70s, this Read more -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
updated: Aug. 24, 2016
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read more