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4 Areas We May Check During Your Older Loved One's Regular Dental Visit
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
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 an Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At least Read more -
Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
posted: Jul. 03, 2021.
Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the supporting Read more -
4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
posted: Jun. 23, 2021.
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy to Read more -
Dental Implants and Diabetes
posted: Jun. 13, 2021.
Today, dental implants are an increasingly popular option for replacing lost teeth — an issue faced by many older Americans. It’s not hard to see why these high-tech prosthetic teeth Read more -
Like Johnny Manziel, You May Need an Oral Surgeon for a Major Dental Problem
posted: Jun. 03, 2021.
QB sensation Johnny Manziel has had a varied career in professional football. After playing two seasons for the NFL Cleveland Browns, he quarterbacked for a number of teams in the Read more -
Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
posted: May 24, 2021.
Around ages 6 to 8, a child's primary teeth will begin to loosen to make way for their permanent teeth. If all goes well, the new set will come in Read more -
4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health
posted: May 14, 2021.
Your baby will grow into an adult so rapidly it will seem like they're changing right before your eyes. And some of the biggest changes will happen with their teeth, Read more -
5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
posted: May 04, 2021.
While your dentist plays an important role in keeping things inside your mouth healthy, what you do every day often makes the biggest difference. Here are 5 routine things you Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Apr. 24, 2021.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent documentary Read more -
3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
posted: Apr. 14, 2021.
In looking at options to replace your missing teeth, you might have heard others rave about dental implants. You're almost sold on this innovative restoration method—but you're a little skittish Read more -
Don't Throw Away Your Used Toothbrush - Repurpose It!
posted: Apr. 04, 2021.
From a dentist's perspective, toothbrushes have a limited lifespan: Bristles can fray after months of use, rendering them less effective in removing harmful dental plaque. The American Dental Association therefore Read more -
High Tech Dentistry: How Do We Use a CAT Scan?
posted: Mar. 25, 2021.
The CAT scan is a relatively recent technique in dentistry, used to get an image of what’s happening deep within your jaws. You may be wondering what a CAT scan Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Mar. 15, 2021.
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: his Read more -
Implants Could Help You Keep Remaining Teeth Longer
posted: Mar. 05, 2021.
It's a common practice among people slowly losing their teeth to have their remaining teeth removed. They find dentures to be less costly than replacing one tooth at a time Read more -
Lip or Palate Clefts can be Effectively Repaired
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.
About one American baby in 700 is born with some form of lip or palate cleft—and the percentage is even higher in other parts of the world. At one time Read more