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Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
posted: May 09, 2021.
Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark quirky Read more -
Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.
There's ample evidence tobacco smoking increases your risk for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But the same may be true for electronic cigarettes (E-cigs): Although millions have turned to Read more -
Mouth or Facial Clefts can be Overcome with Reconstructive Surgery
posted: Apr. 19, 2021.
At a baby’s birth, the joyous parents are often asked by friends and family “Is the baby okay?” Most often the answer is a happy “Yes.” Sadly, though, a birth Read more -
Take Proactive Steps to Protect Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Apr. 09, 2021.
Cancer treatment can consume all of your focus to the exclusion of other health issues. But these other issues still need attention, especially how treating cancer could affect other parts Read more -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Mar. 30, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets made Read more -
Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
posted: Mar. 20, 2021.
Moving teeth to better positions through orthodontics not only improves dental function and health, it can vastly improve your appearance. But to achieve a result that continues to be attractive Read more -
Use Sweetener Substitutes Wisely to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet
posted: Mar. 10, 2021.
Although a variety of foods provide energy-producing carbohydrates, sugar is among the most popular. It’s believed we universally crave sugar because of the quick energy boost after eating it, or Read more -
What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Feb. 28, 2021.
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 is Read more -
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