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Should You Take an Antibiotic Before Implant Surgery?

posted: Oct. 09, 2021.

Although getting an implant requires surgery, it's usually a minor affair. Chances are good that after just a few days recuperation you'll be back completely to your normal activities. But Read more

Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You

posted: Sep. 29, 2021.

Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read more

If You Find Flossing Too Difficult, Try a Water Flosser

posted: Sep. 19, 2021.

Dental plaque, that gritty bacterial film coating your teeth, is the top cause for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. You can see and feel a lot of it—but Read more

This Two-Part Approach Could Save Your Child's Teeth From Tooth Decay

posted: Sep. 09, 2021.

Your child's dental development is in overdrive between birth and early adulthood. The rapid growth of the teeth, gums and jaws occurs mostly on its own—but tooth decay could Read more

There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile

posted: Aug. 30, 2021.

Besides straight and translucent teeth, an attractive smile has another important component: balance. In a great smile, the visible areas of the teeth and gums are in balanced proportion Read more

Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie

posted: Aug. 20, 2021.

Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read more

3 Dental Problems That Could Be Causing Excessive Dental Wear

posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

If you do the right things—keep your teeth clean, see the dentist regularly, and eat a "tooth-friendly" diet—you stand a good chance of having healthy teeth and gums later Read more

Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide

posted: Jul. 31, 2021.

If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read more

Surgical Cleft Correction Candidate for a Modern Day Miracle

posted: Jul. 21, 2021.

Once consigned to an extraordinary divine intervention, the term "miracle" is often used today for anything out of the ordinary. But even if the usage has become a little Read more

Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely

posted: Jul. 11, 2021.

During election season, you'll often hear celebrities encouraging you to vote. But this year, Kaia Gerber, an up-and-coming model following the career path of her mother Cindy Crawford, made Read more

What You Can Do To Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay

posted: Jul. 01, 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 Read more

Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read more

This One Cosmetic Method Could Improve a Multiple of Tooth Flaws

posted: Jun. 11, 2021.

You could have an unattractive smile because of a chipped tooth or one slightly out of alignment. Or, it could be both of the above, plus some heavy staining Read more

Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It

posted: Jun. 01, 2021.

Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar Read more

4 Tips for Helping a Senior Adult Keep Their Oral Health

posted: May 22, 2021.

By the time a person passes the half-century mark, they've done quite a bit of living: their share of ups and downs, successes and failures, and joys and sorrows. Read more

Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member

posted: May 12, 2021.

Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read more