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What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
updated: May 27, 2021
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of Read more -
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
updated: May 17, 2021
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
updated: May 07, 2021
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read more -
This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
updated: Apr. 27, 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, Read more -
Give Your Child the 'Gift' of a Lifetime of Great Oral Health
updated: Apr. 17, 2021
Do you want to give your child something that will benefit them the rest of their life? Then give them the gift of healthy teeth and gums. Such a gift Read more -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
updated: Apr. 07, 2021
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read more -
Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep? Your Dentist May Be Able to Help
updated: Mar. 28, 2021
If you live an average lifespan, you'll spend more than 200,000 hours in blissful slumber. It's not a waste, though: You absolutely need this much sleep to maintain optimum Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
updated: Mar. 18, 2021
Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt like your mouth was filled with cotton? We've all had bouts of occasional dry mouth, but the unpleasantness usually Read more -
Overcoming Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting an Implant
updated: Mar. 08, 2021
Introduced to the United States in the 1980s, dental implants have quickly become the go-to restoration for tooth replacement. And for good reason: they're not only incredibly life-like, they're Read more -
AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
updated: Feb. 26, 2021
It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent Read more -
Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
updated: Feb. 16, 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 Read more -
See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
updated: Feb. 06, 2021
If your dental health isn't in the best of shape, a survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) says the cause is likely one of three common oral Read more -
Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
updated: Jan. 27, 2021
While anyone can lose a permanent tooth, the cause often varies by age group. Adults usually lose their teeth to disease, while those under twenty lose a tooth to Read more -
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
updated: Jan. 17, 2021
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does Read more -
Tips for Winter Tooth Sensitivity
updated: Jan. 07, 2021
If a breath of crisp winter air makes you say, “Ouch!” you're not alone. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, one of Read more -
This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
updated: Dec. 28, 2020
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple Read more