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Take Care of Your Gums - And Your Gums Will Take Care of Your Teeth!
posted: Sep. 16, 2021.
Even masterpiece paintings need an appropriate frame. Likewise, our gums help bring out our teeth's beauty. But gums are more than enhancements for our smile appearance—they're also critical to good Read more -
Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums Even While Camping
posted: Jul. 28, 2021.
July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to pack up the tent, bed roll and camp stove and head for your nearest state or national park. Just 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 -
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 -
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
posted: May 14, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read more -
3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
posted: May 04, 2020.
You already know the basics for healthy and attractive teeth and gums: brush and floss every day; and have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist every six Read more -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: Mar. 15, 2020.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read more -
Something Between Your Teeth? Don't Use Anything Else but Dental Floss
posted: Feb. 24, 2020.
As a saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention” is no more appropriate than when you have something caught between your teeth. And humans, as inventive and creative as Read more -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Feb. 04, 2020.
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read more -
Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 18, 2019.
The journey to a straighter smile with braces can be difficult. One of the biggest dangers you'll face is an increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is caused Read more -
Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
posted: Oct. 22, 2018.
October is national Dental Hygiene month—and it’s a great time to renew your commitment to good oral health. Everyone knows that to enjoy clean teeth and fresh breath, we Read more -
Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
posted: Oct. 02, 2018.
The vast majority of teeth and gum problems stem from two dental diseases: dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal (gum) disease. But although these dental diseases are all too Read more -
How to Reduce Tooth White Spots While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 03, 2018.
When your braces finally come off, you’ll hopefully be astounded by what you see –once-crooked teeth replaced by a more attractive smile. But you might also see something you Read more -
White Spots on Your Teeth After Braces May Be An Early Sign of Enamel Loss
posted: Dec. 23, 2017.
After months of treatment we’ve removed your braces and your new smile emerges. Upon closer view, however, you notice a number of chalky white spots on your teeth. These pale Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Oct. 01, 2017.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more