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National Fresh Breath Day Reminds Us to Seek Out the Source of Bad Breath
posted: Aug. 13, 2019.
Be sure to mark August 6 on your calendars—and not just because it's the day in 1661 when the Dutch sold Brazil to Portugal, or when President Johnson signed Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
posted: Aug. 03, 2019.
Generations have depended on dentures to effectively and affordably replace lost teeth. But they do have a major weakness: They contribute to jawbone loss that creates not only mouth Read more -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
posted: Jul. 24, 2019.
You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an Read more -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Jul. 14, 2019.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read more -
Tooth Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
posted: Jul. 04, 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 Read more -
Jaw Joint Disorders may be Connected to Other Health Problems
posted: Jun. 24, 2019.
If you have chronic jaw pain, you may be one of an estimated 10 million Americans suffering from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). If so, it's quite possible you're also Read more -
How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
posted: Jun. 14, 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 Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Jun. 04, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read more -
Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
posted: May 25, 2019.
Your teeth are sound and healthy—but appearance-wise, they're nothing to write home about. It's nothing major: a chip, some heavy staining or perhaps a slight gap between the front Read more -
3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
posted: May 15, 2019.
Teeth whitening or bleaching is one of the most affordable and least invasive ways of improving your smile. Although the effect fades with time, whitening can make dull and Read more -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: May 05, 2019.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development. That holds true for poor bites: while Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Apr. 25, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read more -
You Might Avoid a Root Canal with This Tooth-Saving Procedure
posted: Apr. 15, 2019.
The sooner you get treated for tooth decay, the less likely you'll lose your tooth. That could mean a simple filling—or you might need a root canal treatment if Read more -
Stress and Nighttime Teeth Grinding
posted: Apr. 05, 2019.
April is National Stress Awareness Month. But what does stress have to do with dentistry? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, if you have a Type A Read more -
Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
posted: Mar. 26, 2019.
Wearing braces will probably never make your list of Most Pleasurable Life Experiences: you'll have to avoid certain foods and habits, endure some occasional discomfort, and perhaps feel some Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Mar. 16, 2019.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more