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No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Jul. 09, 2017.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read more -
Take Care of Your Dental Appliance to Extend its Longevity
posted: Jun. 24, 2017.
What do dentures, retainers and nightguards have in common? Along with orthodontic aligners and athletic mouthguards, they’re all types of removable dental appliances. They also share another commonality: each Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Jun. 09, 2017.
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 -
Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
posted: May 25, 2017.
Proactive dental care is an essential part of childhood growth. But that care can be much harder for children with chronic health issues than for healthier children. “Chronic condition” is Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: May 10, 2017.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more -
Tips on Encouraging Healthy Snacking While Your Child's at School
posted: Apr. 25, 2017.
Good nutrition is essential for your child's developing teeth and gums as well as the rest of their body. You do what you can to provide them not just Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Apr. 10, 2017.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more -
Keep the Space between an Implant-Supported Bridge and the Gums Clean
posted: Apr. 02, 2017.
Dental implants can do more than replace individual teeth — a few well-placed implants can support other restorations like a fixed bridge. The natural integration that occurs between the Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Mar. 18, 2017.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more -
The Top 3 Oral Problems in America - and What You Should Do About Them
posted: Mar. 03, 2017.
The Health Policy Institute, part of the American Dental Association, recently conducted a survey of around 15,000 people across the U.S., asking them about problems with their teeth and Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Feb. 16, 2017.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Feb. 01, 2017.
So, you've undergone a root canal treatment to save a decayed tooth. The tooth has a new lease on life — and the pain is gone too. But there's Read more -
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
posted: Jan. 17, 2017.
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There’s no specific thing," Read more -
Disease Detection - Saliva's New Role
posted: Jan. 02, 2017.
For over a century now, health providers have depended on blood and urine samples to diagnose many forms of disease. Very soon, though, we may routinely use a different Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Jan. 01, 2017.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more -
Implant Surgery: A Safe and Routine Procedure
posted: Dec. 17, 2016.
Unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants require a surgical procedure. But don't let your imagination run wild — the procedure is relatively minor and easy for most people Read more
