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Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 18, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other
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Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 08, 2020.
According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of
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Exciting New Discovery Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 28, 2020.
Like the rest of healthcare, antibiotics have transformed dentistry. Advanced oral infections that once eluded successful treatment are routinely stopped with the use of these “wonder drugs.” But their
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A Common Sense Approach to Managing Your Dental Care Costs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 18, 2020.
It's a sad fact: Many people postpone needed dental treatment because of their finances. There's no doubt that treatments for many tooth and gum problems can be expensive. But
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Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 08, 2020.
The amount of sugar your child consumes has a huge bearing on their tooth decay risk: The more they take in, the higher it is for this destructive disease.
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What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 29, 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
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What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 19, 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
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3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 09, 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
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These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 29, 2020.
Porcelain veneers have been used for several decades to enhance a dental patient's smile. These thin wafers of color-matched dental porcelain are bonded to the visible surface of teeth
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NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 19, 2020.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is
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Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 09, 2020.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time
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Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 30, 2020.
Dentists around the world routinely remove diseased or damaged teeth every day. While some extractions require surgery, many don't: Your family dentist can perform these simple extractions, usually with
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Inflammation is a Key Element in Both Oral and Systemic Diseases
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 20, 2020.
Anybody can contract periodontal (gum) disease if they don't brush and floss every day. Inadequate hygiene allows a thin film of disease-causing bacteria and food particles called plaque to
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Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 10, 2020.
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is
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Prevent White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces with Diligent Oral Hygiene
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 29, 2020.
After months of wearing braces it's time for the big reveal: your new and improved smile! Your once crooked teeth are now straight and uniform.
But a look in the
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You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 19, 2020.
Sometimes you need only a single solution to improve your smile: teeth whitening to brighten stained teeth; porcelain veneers or crowns to mask dental flaws; or a life-like dental
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