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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 -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
updated: Dec. 18, 2020
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
updated: Dec. 08, 2020
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 -
Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
updated: Nov. 28, 2020
Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read more -
Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
updated: Nov. 18, 2020
Daily oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings help keep your natural teeth and gums healthy and disease-free. But they're also a priority with dental implants. Here's why. Unlike other restorations, Read more -
Today's Dentures Are More Secure and Comfortable to Wear
updated: Nov. 08, 2020
Although teeth are quite durable, we can still lose them—even all of them—to disease or injury. The good news, though, is that we have effective ways to restore teeth Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
updated: Oct. 29, 2020
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more