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Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles

posted: Jun. 01, 2020.

Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read more

Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime

posted: May 22, 2020.

If you're a parent, raising kids can be a great adventure. It can also rev up your stress meter in a heartbeat. One area in particular can give you Read more

What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment

posted: May 12, 2020.

Bad news at your last dental visit: You have a decayed tooth. And not just in the enamel—the decay has invaded the tooth's inner pulp and the resulting infection Read more

Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Smile and Your Life!

posted: May 02, 2020.

If you have a less than attractive smile due to some moderate imperfections, dental veneers may be the answer. This relatively inexpensive dental restoration may be the key to Read more

Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family

posted: Apr. 22, 2020.

If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read more

Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease

posted: Apr. 12, 2020.

If you know anything about dental disease, then you know bacteria ranks high on the Usual Suspects list. Tooth decay gets its start from acid produced by bacteria; periodontal Read more

Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief

posted: Apr. 02, 2020.

Chronic jaw pain can be an unnerving experience that drains the joy out of life. And because of the difficulty in controlling it patients desperate for relief may tread Read more

Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss

posted: Mar. 23, 2020.

There’s more to teeth than meets the eye. Hidden beneath the visible crown are the tooth’s roots set within the jawbone, secured and protected by the gums from bacteria Read more

NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice

posted: Mar. 13, 2020.

Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read more

Get a Look at Your Future Makeover Look Now with a 'Trial Smile'

posted: Mar. 03, 2020.

You've reached a decision—that old, unattractive smile has to go. You're ready for a complete makeover—and the field of cosmetic dentistry has the materials, techniques and equipment to make Read more

One Visit May Be All You Need to Restore a Chipped Tooth

posted: Feb. 22, 2020.

As tough as teeth are, life can take its toll on them and sometimes lead to parts of them chipping off. Although it might not affect a tooth's overall Read more

Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride

posted: Feb. 12, 2020.

Keeping your child’s teeth and gums healthy may sometimes seem like “one step forward, two steps back.” You do all the right things like daily brushing and flossing, and Read more

Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities

posted: Feb. 02, 2020.

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

Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing

posted: Jan. 23, 2020.

How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily. But your gums can also look and feel Read more

Veneers May Not Be the Best Option for Your Teenager's Teeth

posted: Jan. 13, 2020.

Just like adults, teenagers experience chipped, stained or disfigured teeth. And during a life stage where issues with appearance can be acutely painful, these defects call out for a Read more

These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease

posted: Jan. 03, 2020.

Here’s the bad news about periodontal (gum) disease: It’s a leading cause for tooth loss. Even worse: Half of adults over 30 will have some form of it during Read more

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