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• posted: May 05, 2018
• dental implants

If you have a problem tooth we’ve recommended removing, those “Tooth in one day” ads—a tooth removed and an implant placed at the same time—might start to pique your Read More

• posted: Apr. 25, 2018
• abscessed tooth

Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2018
• mouth sore

We've all done it — suddenly bit the inside of our mouth while chewing food. All too often our cheek, lip or tongue finds itself in the way of Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2018
• snoring,  sleep apnea

Sleep — you'll spend a third of your life in its blissful embrace. But it isn't a luxury: you need it as much as nutrition and exercise. An occasional Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2018
• dental implants

Dental implants are among the most popular tooth replacements with their high success rate, durability and life-like beauty. But obtaining them is a process that requires commitment, planning, and Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2018
• thumb sucking

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

• posted: Feb. 14, 2018
• dental implants

The dental implant is the closest thing in modern dentistry to a natural tooth. This is because an implant replaces more than the visible crown — it also replaces Read More

• posted: Jan. 30, 2018
• dental care

While some aspects of regular dental visits are much the same for everyone, they can be more involved for an older adult. That’s because people later in life face Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2018
• dry mouth

Perhaps you haven’t thought of it quite this way, but saliva is one of the true wonders of the human body. This unassuming fluid performs a variety of tasks Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  dental implants

Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2017
• shingles

If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2017
• oral health,  oral hygiene

Laying out goals for the New Year is a great way to inspire yourself to make positive changes that can improve your health. For example, many habits—both good and Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2017
• wedding day smile

Congratulations—you’re engaged! It’s a stupendous (and hectic) time in your life as you plan your upcoming wedding. You want to look your best for the big day—which means you may Read More

• posted: Nov. 08, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read More

• posted: Oct. 24, 2017
• tmj disorders

It’s estimated that between 10 and 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic jaw pain and disability. Healthcare providers refer to it as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2017
• gummy smile

Your gums not only support and protect your teeth they also help present them in a visually attractive way. But some people’s gums seem to stand out too much Read More