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5 Causes of Bad Breath and What You Can Do About It!
posted: Aug. 22, 2018.
Unlike the months on either side, August isn't known for major holidays. But it does have one cause for celebration: National Fresh Breath Day! True, this observance will probably Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Aug. 12, 2018.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more -
When Summertime Sports Lead to Dental Dilemmas
posted: Aug. 02, 2018.
Summer is a great time to go outdoors and get your game on—no matter whether your court is set up for tennis or basketball, whether you’re on the diamond Read more -
Lip or Palate Clefts can be Effectively Repaired
posted: Jul. 23, 2018.
About one American baby in 700 is born with some form of lip or palate cleft—and the percentage is even higher in other parts of the world. At one Read more -
Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration
posted: Jul. 13, 2018.
Anyone at any age, including older children and teenagers, can lose or be born missing a permanent tooth. And while those missing teeth can be restored, replacing them in Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Jul. 03, 2018.
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 -
Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Jun. 23, 2018.
If your teenager is in need of orthodontic treatment, you might automatically think braces. But while this decades-old appliance is quite effective, it isn’t the only “tooth movement” game Read more -
Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
posted: Jun. 13, 2018.
Every year dentists place over 5 million dental implants for lost teeth, often removing the problem tooth and installing the implant at the same time. But getting a “tooth Read more -
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
posted: Jun. 06, 2018.
Root canal therapy is probably one of the most misunderstood dental procedures. If you've never had one, you may be under the common impression that it is an excruciatingly painful Read more -
Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
posted: Jun. 03, 2018.
It’s often best health-wise to preserve even the most troubled tooth—including a child’s primary (“baby”) tooth. If that sounds like too much effort for a tooth that lasts only Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: May 24, 2018.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more -
Recreational Marijuana Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: May 14, 2018.
In 2016, voters in three states—California, Massachusetts and Nevada—joined Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and the District of Columbia in legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. These referenda moved the country Read more -
3 Possible Timing Scenarios for Getting Your New Implant
posted: May 04, 2018.
If you have a problem tooth we’ve recommended removing, those “Tooth in one day” ads—a tooth removed and an implant placed at the same time—might start to pique your Read more -
What are CEREC Crowns?
posted: Apr. 25, 2018.
You can know get your dental crown in just one quick dental visit. In the past, when you needed to get a dental crown you had to treat and prep the Read more -
3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
posted: Apr. 24, 2018.
It’s likely you depend on your regular dentist for the lion’s share of your dental care. But in cases of advanced disease or trauma, you may need the services Read more -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Apr. 14, 2018.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read more