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Don't Neglect Dental Care When You Encounter Tough Budget Times
updated: Nov. 20, 2015
When you’re going through hard economic times, the natural thing to do is cut areas of spending you believe you can do without. Unfortunately, many people include regular dental Read more -
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
updated: Nov. 05, 2015
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master Read more -
Don't Panic! Take Methodical Approach to Help Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking
updated: Oct. 21, 2015
One of the most frequent concerns parents express to us is their child’s thumb or finger sucking habit. The good news, though, is that thumb sucking is a completely Read more -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
updated: Oct. 06, 2015
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read more -
Is Laser Treatment a Good Option for Controlling Gum Disease?
updated: Sep. 21, 2015
Although techniques for treating periodontal (gum) disease can vary, they all boil down to one objective: remove the bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that cause the infection. Read more -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
updated: Sep. 13, 2015
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read more -
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
updated: Aug. 29, 2015
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth. The Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
updated: Aug. 14, 2015
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more -
Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
updated: Jul. 30, 2015
Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
updated: Jul. 15, 2015
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 Read more -
Orthodontics Could be in Your Smile Makeover Plan
updated: Jun. 30, 2015
When considering “smile makeover” options, it’s easy to focus on whitening, veneers or implants — techniques and materials focused mainly on the teeth and gums. But if you don’t Read more -
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
updated: Jun. 15, 2015
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a Read more -
Although Rare, Allergic Reactions to the Metal in Implants Could be a Concern
updated: May 29, 2015
You’re considering dental implants and you’ve done your homework: you know they’re considered the best tooth replacements available prized for durability and life-likeness. But you do have one concern Read more -
TV Design Guru Nate Berkus Shares the Secrets Behind His Dazzling Smile
updated: May 11, 2015
Perhaps you've seen Nate Berkus on The Oprah Winfrey Show or watched his television program, The Nate Berkus Show. You may even have read his best-selling book, Home Rules: Read more -
Laser Dentistry FAQs
updated: Apr. 24, 2015
For years, lasers have revolutionized the medical industry and now they are beginning to do the same within the field of dentistry. However, anytime new technologies are introduced, people Read more -
Demi Moore Doesn't Mind the Gap
updated: Apr. 09, 2015
Once upon a time, a well-known Hollywood actress might have hired a private eye to keep unflattering pictures from appearing in the media. Today, that’s no longer the case. Read more