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Caps, Gowns and Smiles for High School Graduation
posted: Jun. 10, 2018.

High school graduation marks the end of childhood and the beginning of young adulthood. Do you have a graduate in your family? If so, this is the ideal time Read more
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: May 31, 2018.

For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read more
Your Child Isn't in Danger from X-Rays Thanks to the ALARA Principle
posted: May 21, 2018.

Your child’s dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-ray imaging. It’s one of our best tools for finding and treating tooth decay. But since x-rays emit radiation, is your Read more
Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth
posted: May 11, 2018.

When your baby’s first teeth come in, you might not think it necessary yet to worry about tooth decay. But even infants can develop this common dental disease. In Read more
An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
posted: May 01, 2018.

Primary (baby) teeth don't last long. But despite their short life span, they do a number of important things, like enabling a child to eat solid food. But perhaps Read more
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Apr. 21, 2018.

When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read more
OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.

Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both Read more
3 Things You Might not Know About Moving Teeth
posted: Mar. 27, 2018.

If you press your tongue against your teeth, unless something is badly wrong they won't budge. In fact, your teeth are subjected to a fair amount of pressure each Read more
3 Things Your Dentist Recommends You do if You Have Shingles
posted: Mar. 12, 2018.

It may begin as an itching or burning feeling on your skin, followed by numbness or sensitivity to touch. But then you develop a painful red rash that forms Read more
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Mar. 04, 2018.

At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more
3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 17, 2018.

It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are Read more
How to Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Hygiene Habits
posted: Feb. 02, 2018.

February marks National Children's Dental Health Month. It’s important for children to form daily oral hygiene habits early, but how do you get little ones to take care of Read more
How to Get the Most from Your Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Jan. 18, 2018.

Twice a year dental cleanings are an important aspect of optimal oral health. But if you’re not brushing and flossing every day, your dental visits could change from regular Read more
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Jan. 03, 2018.

Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand.Â Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read more
Give Yourself the Gift of a New Smile
posted: Dec. 19, 2017.

The holidays are a season for giving. At this time of year, lots of us spend hours rushing around, looking for the perfect gifts for people we care about. Read more
New Year's Resolutions for Better Oral Health
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.

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