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Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
posted: Jan. 20, 2020.
How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily. But your gums can also look and feel Read more -
Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
posted: Jan. 10, 2020.
One in 700 babies are born each year with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Besides its devastating emotional and social impact, this common birth defect can Read more -
Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
posted: Dec. 31, 2019.
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move Read more -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: Dec. 21, 2019.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more -
New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
posted: Dec. 11, 2019.
Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the Read more -
Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
posted: Dec. 01, 2019.
When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like Read more -
More Than Indigestion: How Acid Reflux Could Harm Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 21, 2019.
Your stomach is just one big processing plant: Incoming food is broken down into individual nutrients that are then absorbed into the body. The main food "de-constructor" for this Read more -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Nov. 11, 2019.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more -
That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
posted: Nov. 01, 2019.
Most of us have encountered something hot that’s burned or scalded the inside of our mouth—not a pleasant feeling. But what if you have a similar burning sensation without Read more -
Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
posted: Oct. 22, 2019.
The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost Read more -
Vitamins Can Help Keep Your Oral Health in Top Shape
posted: Oct. 12, 2019.
Vitamins play a key role in your body’s health, including your teeth and gums. A vitamin-deficient diet is an invitation to all sorts of disease. But what are vitamins? Although Read more -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Oct. 02, 2019.
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read more -
Two Mouth and Face Pain Disorders and What You Can Do About Them
posted: Sep. 22, 2019.
Chronic pain affects the quality of life for an estimated 50 million adults in the U.S. alone. The American Chronic Pain Association designates September as “Pain Awareness Month” to Read more -
Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
posted: Sep. 12, 2019.
Although adults are more prone to dental disease, children aren't immune from one particular infection, tooth decay. Some children, in fact, are at higher risk for an aggressive form Read more -
Watch Out for These Dental Health Issues as You Age
posted: Sep. 02, 2019.
One thing’s for sure: We’re all getting older. Here’s another sure thing: Aging doesn’t necessarily look the same on everyone. That one spry octogenarian lapping younger folks on the Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Aug. 23, 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, Read more