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Tom Cruise Transformed His Smile Through Braces and so Can You
posted: Feb. 18, 2021.
Maverick is back! Tom Cruise’s iconic ace from 1986’s Top Gun is returning in Top Gun: Maverick as a mentor to a new generation of elite fighter pilots. Today’s Maverick Read more -
Love Your Heart, Love Your Gums
posted: Feb. 08, 2021.
This month there are hearts everywhere we look, so it's fitting that February is designated as American Heart Month. We join with the American Heart Association in the goal of Read more -
Is Your Smile Too Gummy? Here's How We Might Be Able to Improve it
posted: Jan. 29, 2021.
Your gums not only support and protect your teeth they also help present them in a visually attractive way. But some people’s gums seem to stand out too much — Read more -
Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
posted: Jan. 19, 2021.
You have a wonderful pediatric dentist who's great with kids. Their dental office is a children's wonderland with cheerful colors, toys and a staff that tries to make things fun. Read more -
After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
posted: Jan. 09, 2021.
Performing for an awards show is a quite a feather in an entertainer's cap. So, up-and-coming country music star Carly Pearce was obviously excited when she gained a slot on Read more -
Root Planing Cleans Plaque from Tooth Roots Without Surgery
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease is an aggressive bacterial infection caused by built-up plaque on tooth surfaces. Gum disease results in bone loss and causes loss of attachment from the teeth, leading Read more -
A Teen with a Missing Tooth May Need to Wait on a Dental Implant
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
There’s a lot to like about replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. This state-of-the-art restoration is by far the most durable and life-like option available. And unlike other Read more -
4 Ways to Avoid Dental Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy isn't always easy—and it's even more of a challenge if you're wearing orthodontic appliances like braces. That's why a fair percentage of patients wearing Read more -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who hasn’t Read more -
Severe Dental Injuries May Require Endodontic Treatment
posted: Nov. 20, 2020.
If you regularly participate in sports or other physical activity, you’re at a higher risk for dental injuries. While chipped teeth are the most common result of these injuries, a Read more -
A Mouthguard for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
posted: Nov. 10, 2020.
Even after losing a tooth in an on-court collision with an opposing player, Isaiah Thomas didn’t slow down. The Boston Celtics point guard completed the play…and the rest of the Read more -
4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
posted: Oct. 31, 2020.
Despite everyone’s best efforts, one of your child’s primary (“baby”) teeth has become decayed to the point it might be lost prematurely. Saving it would require extensive treatment like capping Read more -
Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
posted: Oct. 21, 2020.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently as Read more -
The Many Advantages of Dental Implants
posted: Oct. 11, 2020.
Dental implants have become the standard for long-term tooth replacement. From mechanics to movie stars, people from all walks of life have discovered the advantages of replacing a missing tooth Read more -
Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
posted: Oct. 01, 2020.
Most babies come into the world ready and able to nourish at their mother's breast—no training required! About one in ten children, though, may have a structural abnormality with their Read more -
Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
posted: Sep. 21, 2020.
You probably know practicing healthy dietary and lifestyle habits can help prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But good habits could also lower your risk for a more dangerous Read more