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Give Yourself a Smile You Love
updated: Feb. 20, 2020
There is nothing better than having a beautiful smile that makes you feel confident. Did you know that smiling can offer some amazing benefits, including reducing stress, improving your immune Read more -
You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
updated: Feb. 12, 2020
Sometimes you need only a single solution to improve your smile: teeth whitening to brighten stained teeth; porcelain veneers or crowns to mask dental flaws; or a life-like dental Read more -
Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
updated: Feb. 02, 2020
Dentists around the world routinely remove diseased or damaged teeth every day. While some extractions require surgery, many don't: Your family dentist can perform these simple extractions, usually with Read more -
Rebuild Your Smile with Dental Implants
updated: Jan. 23, 2020
If you are suffering from some form of tooth loss, you are not alone. Millions of American adults are missing anywhere from one to all of their natural teeth. Although Read more -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
updated: Jan. 23, 2020
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the Read more -
No Matter When the New Decade Begins, Be Sure You're Partnered With Us for Your Dental Care
updated: Jan. 13, 2020
The 2020s are here, so throw those “new decade” parties! Well, maybe. Some of your party guests might insist the Twenties won't begin until January 1, 2021. For some Read more -
Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
updated: Jan. 03, 2020
One in 700 babies are born each year with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Besides its devastating emotional and social impact, this common birth defect can Read more -
4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
updated: Dec. 24, 2019
Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease. But Read more -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
updated: Dec. 14, 2019
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read more -
Chronic Mouth Breathing Could Create Conditions for a Poor Bite
updated: Dec. 04, 2019
Breathing: You hardly notice it unless you're consciously focused on it—or something's stopping it! So, take a few seconds and pay attention to your breathing. Then ask yourself this question—are Read more -
Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
updated: Nov. 24, 2019
Every year U.S. dentists perform around 25 million root canal treatments and save countless teeth from the ravages of decay. But if you search "root canal" on the Internet, Read more -
If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
updated: Nov. 14, 2019
Untreated tooth decay can destroy your teeth; prompt action as soon as its diagnosed will help prevent that undesirable outcome. And even if decay has advanced into the tooth's Read more -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
updated: Nov. 04, 2019
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 -
Here's What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening
updated: Oct. 25, 2019
Getting a smile upgrade doesn’t necessarily require extensive dental work. You might be able to change your appearance for the better with teeth whitening. This technique employs a bleaching solution Read more -
How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
updated: Oct. 15, 2019
$9.1 billion: That's how much we Americans spent in 2018 on Halloween festivities, according to the National Retail Federation. And a sizeable chunk of that was for candy—a whopping Read more -
Vitamins Can Help Keep Your Oral Health in Top Shape
updated: Oct. 05, 2019
Vitamins play a key role in your body’s health, including your teeth and gums. A vitamin-deficient diet is an invitation to all sorts of disease. But what are vitamins? Although Read more