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How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 11, 2019.

In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read more
Here's What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 01, 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
Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 22, 2019.

The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost Read more
Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 12, 2019.

Dental implants are all the rage—and for good reason: They’re incredibly “tooth-like,” both in appearance and function. They also have a stunningly high success rate: More than 95% of Read more
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 02, 2019.

As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read more
You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 22, 2019.

You depend on your family dentist for most of your oral care. There are some situations, though, that are best handled by a specialist. If you or a family Read more
Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 12, 2019.

You're doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they're Read more
Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 02, 2019.

To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are Read more
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 23, 2019.

Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more
Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 13, 2019.

The Millennials, those born around the turn of the Millennium in 2000, are entering adulthood. Like any generation, they have their collective promise—and problems. An example of the latter Read more
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 03, 2019.

Generations have depended on dentures to effectively and affordably replace lost teeth. But they do have a major weakness: They contribute to jawbone loss that creates not only mouth Read more
You can Get Relief from Facial Pain
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 24, 2019.

Each year doctors treat about 150,000 new cases of severe facial pain. If you're one of those people, you don't have to suffer—there are ways to gain relief from Read more
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 14, 2019.

During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more
Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 04, 2019.

Ask any kid and they'll tell you just how valuable "baby" teeth really are—out of the mouth, of course, and under their pillow awaiting a transaction with the Tooth Read more
4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 24, 2019.

People improve their smiles for a lot of reasons: to better their career prospects, to put some juice in their social lives or just to do something special for Read more
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 14, 2019.

While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem Read more

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