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Lingual Braces: A Third Choice for Moving Teeth
posted: Jun. 04, 2021.
First, there were braces; then came removable clear aligners—both great ways to straighten teeth. But braces with their metal brackets and wires aren't the most attractive look. And, although nearly Read more -
Having Trouble Flossing? Try Using an Oral Irrigator
posted: May 25, 2021.
Though you don't like to admit it, you don't floss very often. Oh sure, you know it's important to remove the film of bacteria and food particles called plaque that Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: May 15, 2021.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to make Read more -
What You Can Do To Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: May 05, 2021.
So, when should you begin taking measures to prevent tooth decay in your child's teeth? When their teeth first begin to show? When all of their primary (baby) teeth are Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
posted: Apr. 25, 2021.
If you're over 30 your chances for developing periodontal (gum) disease are better than half. And it's not a minor matter—untreated gum disease can lead not only to tooth loss, Read more -
Know What to Do - and When - in Case of a Dental Injury
posted: Apr. 15, 2021.
“Don’t panic” is your first priority when faced with a sudden mouth injury. Of course, that may be easier said than done when you or a family member has just Read more -
What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
posted: Apr. 05, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at one Read more -
Palatal Expansion Could Head Off Future Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Mar. 26, 2021.
People mainly identify orthodontics with braces. But while they’re a major part of it, braces aren’t the only way this important dental specialty can make a difference in a person’s Read more -
A Mouthguard for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
posted: Mar. 16, 2021.
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 -
This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
posted: Mar. 06, 2021.
Breastfeeding is nature's way of providing complete nourishment to a newborn in their first years of life. It can also have a positive impact on their emerging immune system, as Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Feb. 24, 2021.
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain and Read more -
Treating TMD Like Other Joint-Related Problems
posted: Feb. 14, 2021.
After ruling out other causes for your jaw pain, your doctor or dentist has made a diagnosis: a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). With TMD, your pain symptoms and other dysfunctions Read more -
Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
posted: Feb. 04, 2021.
If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and nearly Read more -
Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking by Age 4
posted: Jan. 25, 2021.
There's something universal about thumb sucking: nearly all babies do it, and nearly all parents worry about it. While most such worries are unfounded, you should be concerned if your Read more -
Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
posted: Jan. 15, 2021.
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 -
How Long Is the Implant Process? It Depends on Your Bone Health
posted: Jan. 05, 2021.
If you're thinking about getting dental implants, you may be curious about how long it might take. The answer depends on the health of your supporting bone.Bone is an integral Read more
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