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Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 05, 2019.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source
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Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.
Among dental restorations, implants are the closest prosthetic we have to real teeth. They not only replace the visible crown, but the titanium post imbedded in the jawbone adequately
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3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 15, 2019.
Your baby is turning one year old—and it's time for their first dental visit! Both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend your child
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Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.
Although periodontal (gum) disease starts with the gums, the teeth may ultimately suffer. An infection can damage the gum attachment and supporting bone to the point that an affected
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Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories,
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Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.
True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt.
False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life.
Although “baby”
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Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.
Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to
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Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.
Once upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a
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Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
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:
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Tooth Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 07, 2019.
Root canal therapy is the unsung "hero" of dentistry. Although often falsely maligned as an unpleasant experience, millions of decayed teeth have been saved thanks to this routine treatment.
But
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This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent
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4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 17, 2019.
People improve their smiles for a lot of reasons: to better their career prospects, to put some juice in their social lives or just to do something special for
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Why
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 07, 2019.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently
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How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 28, 2019.
X-ray imaging is such an intricate part of dentistry, we usually don't think twice about it. Without it, though, the fight against dental disease would be much harder.
At the
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Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 18, 2019.
Most dental problems arise from tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But they aren't the only source of danger to your teeth—gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) could be just as
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Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2019.
While dental diseases tend to be a greater concern as we get older, they also pose a potential threat to children. A particular type of tooth decay called early
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