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You're Safe from Infection During Your Dental Visit

posted: Jun. 11, 2020.

Over the last few months, federal, state and local officials have taken extraordinary measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Thankfully, some of these measures are beginning to ease. Read more

Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family

posted: Jun. 01, 2020.

If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read more

4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Damage From Gum Recession

posted: May 22, 2020.

Gum recession is a serious oral condition in which the gums shrink back or “recede” from their normal position around the teeth. Because they're the primary protection for teeth Read more

Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief

posted: May 12, 2020.

Chronic jaw pain can be an unnerving experience that drains the joy out of life. And because of the difficulty in controlling it patients desperate for relief may tread Read more

Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots

posted: May 02, 2020.

Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and Read more

What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile

posted: Apr. 22, 2020.

Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read more

Avoid Becoming a Dental Injury Statistic - Get a Custom Mouthguard for Your Young Athlete

posted: Apr. 12, 2020.

Other than tooth decay, children don't encounter dental disease to the extent adults do. But injuries are another story: More than 5 million teeth are knocked loose each year, Read more

Wearing a Retainer Will Protect Your New Smile After Braces

posted: Apr. 02, 2020.

After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. But then you’re told you Read more

Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners

posted: Mar. 23, 2020.

Dental work isn’t performed in a vacuum — the state of your general health can have an impact on procedures and vice-versa. This is especially true if you’re taking Read more

Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!

posted: Mar. 13, 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 Read more

Moving Just a Few Teeth can have Big Results

posted: Mar. 03, 2020.

Orthodontists are able to achieve attractive results with traditional braces moving several teeth into a better position. In a way, braces are the original “smile makeover.” But orthodontic treatment can Read more

Test Your Expertise in Caring for Your Child's Dental Health With This Short Quiz

posted: Feb. 22, 2020.

Your child’s current dental care sets the stage for good oral health later in life. It’s essential, therefore, that you know how best to protect their teeth and gums. Read more

Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride

posted: Feb. 12, 2020.

Keeping your child’s teeth and gums healthy may sometimes seem like “one step forward, two steps back.” You do all the right things like daily brushing and flossing, and Read more

Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces

posted: Feb. 02, 2020.

Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read more

These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease

posted: Jan. 23, 2020.

Here’s the bad news about periodontal (gum) disease: It’s a leading cause for tooth loss. Even worse: Half of adults over 30 will have some form of it during Read more

4 Ways You Can Improve Your Smile in the New Year

posted: Jan. 13, 2020.

Although we begin our New Year's resolutions with high hopes, many of them fall by the wayside by the end of January. It simply takes tremendous willpower to lose Read more