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What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
posted: Jun. 18, 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 -
What You Can Do To Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 08, 2021.
So, when should you begin taking measures to prevent tooth decay in your child's teeth? When their teeth first begin to show? When all of their primary (baby) teeth Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: May 29, 2021.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read more -
Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: May 19, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read more -
Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
posted: May 09, 2021.
Your gums don't just attractively frame your teeth—they protect them as well. If they shrink back (recede) from their normal covering, portions of the teeth could become exposed to Read more -
Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to see a dentist. No, really—your recurring sinusitis might stem from a decayed tooth. Tooth decay can start as a cavity, Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Apr. 19, 2021.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read more -
Don't Throw Away Your Used Toothbrush - Repurpose It!
posted: Apr. 09, 2021.
From a dentist's perspective, toothbrushes have a limited lifespan: Bristles can fray after months of use, rendering them less effective in removing harmful dental plaque. The American Dental Association Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Mar. 30, 2021.
Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt like your mouth was filled with cotton? We've all had bouts of occasional dry mouth, but the unpleasantness usually Read more -
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Mar. 20, 2021.
If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing Read more -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Mar. 10, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read more -
This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Feb. 28, 2021.
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple Read more -
Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
posted: Feb. 18, 2021.
You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can Read more -
4 Tips for Improving Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Feb. 08, 2021.
Two important practices boost your protection from dental disease: twice-a-year dental visits; and daily brushing and flossing. Of the two, that second one could be the most important. Personal oral Read more -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Jan. 29, 2021.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read more -
See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
posted: Jan. 19, 2021.
If your dental health isn't in the best of shape, a survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) says the cause is likely one of three common oral Read more