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Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
updated: Aug. 06, 2021
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read more -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
updated: Jul. 27, 2021
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read more -
Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
updated: Jul. 17, 2021
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read more -
Craft a Custom Care Plan by Identifying Your Individual Risk for Tooth Decay
updated: Jul. 07, 2021
Although we've known for some time how tooth decay forms, it's still prevalent across the population—even more so than cancer or heart disease. Along with gum disease, it's a Read more -
How Porcelain Veneers Can Improve Your Smile
updated: Jul. 07, 2021
Porcelain veneers can help you improve your smile without extensive dental work. Veneers, offered by your dentist in Lincoln, NE, Dr. Thomas Blankenau of Caring Family Dentistry, are helpful in Read more -
How Dental Crowns Can Help Your Smile
updated: Jul. 07, 2021
When you've got an issue that affects the appearance or function of a tooth, dental crowns offer an excellent solution. Crowns may be one of the options your dentist in Read more -
Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
updated: Jun. 27, 2021
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar Read more -
Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
updated: Jun. 17, 2021
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in Read more -
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
updated: Jun. 07, 2021
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a Read more -
What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
updated: May 28, 2021
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of Read more -
What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
updated: May 18, 2021
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at Read more -
What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
updated: May 08, 2021
The big day finally arrives when your braces come off. And there it is—your new, beautiful, straight smile! But on closer inspection you notice something else: tiny white spots Read more -
Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
updated: Apr. 28, 2021
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten Read more -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
updated: Apr. 18, 2021
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to Read more -
Dental Implants Preserve Your Smile
updated: Apr. 13, 2021
Dental implants from your dentist in Lincoln, NE, can rebuild your smile. Your smile is an important asset you need to preserve. It’s what most people notice when they first meet Read more -
Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
updated: Apr. 08, 2021
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Read more