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Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary
updated: Dec. 27, 2015
Even though a child’s primary (“baby”) teeth eventually give way, it’s still important to treat them if they become decayed. Primary teeth serve as guides for the emerging permanent Read more -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
updated: Dec. 05, 2015
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read more -
3 Ways to Reduce the Bacteria in Your Mouth that Cause Tooth Decay
updated: Nov. 20, 2015
Tooth decay doesn’t suddenly appear out of the blue. Cavities and other damage are the result of a long process that begins with bacteria living in a thin biofilm Read more -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
updated: Nov. 05, 2015
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read more -
Preventive Care for Your Child is a Partnership between You and Your Dentist
updated: Oct. 21, 2015
Like the rest of their bodies, children’s teeth and mouth are on a rapid development track. By the time they’re young adults, they will have had two sets of Read more -
Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
updated: Oct. 06, 2015
Professional basketball player Lamar Odom is sometimes known as “the candyman” because of his notorious fondness for sweets. But when his sweet tooth finally caught up with him — Read more -
Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
updated: Sep. 21, 2015
Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection, which if left untreated could cause gum recession, bone loss and eventually tooth loss. Caused mainly by plaque left on tooth surfaces Read more -
A Toothless Tiger?
updated: Sep. 13, 2015
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read more -
Gluten Sensitivity can Lead to Dental Problems
updated: Aug. 29, 2015
There’s been a growing awareness about the effects of gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, rye and sometimes oats, on certain people. An estimated 1 in 133 Read more -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
updated: Aug. 14, 2015
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read more -
Conscious Sedation Eases Treatment Anxiety for Young Dental Patients
updated: Jul. 30, 2015
While pediatric dentistry has made great strides in making young patients’ dental visit experiences more relaxing, some children and teenagers still have difficulty with anxiety. Their anxiety in turn Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
updated: Jul. 15, 2015
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read more -
Ultrasonic Plaque Removal an Effective Alternative to Manual Scaling
updated: Jun. 30, 2015
Undergoing regular dental cleanings is an essential part of periodontal (gum) disease prevention. While a daily habit of brushing and flossing cleans bacterial plaque from most tooth surfaces, it’s Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
updated: Jun. 15, 2015
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
updated: May 29, 2015
We’re all susceptible to gum disease when we fail to practice effective daily brushing and flossing. But you may have a greater risk of gum disease (and more severe Read more -
The Secrets Behind Vanna White's Smile
updated: May 11, 2015
Describing Vanna White, co-host of the hit television game show Wheel of Fortune as friendly is an understatement. Yes, a good portion of the credit goes to her bubbly Read more