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Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family

posted: May 26, 2019.

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: Read more

Root Canal Therapy Might Just Save Your Tooth!

posted: May 16, 2019.

May is National Save Your Tooth Month, and tooth decay is a leading cause of lost teeth. It all begins with oral bacteria growing rapidly in built-up deposits of Read more

You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain

posted: May 06, 2019.

There's no doubt treating dental problems can improve your health. But because the mouth is among the most sensitive areas of the body, many dental procedures can be potentially Read more

Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems

posted: Apr. 26, 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

Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery

posted: Apr. 16, 2019.

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 Read more

A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby

posted: Apr. 06, 2019.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's Read more

What You Should Do to Protect an Older Loved One's Dental Health

posted: Mar. 27, 2019.

If you're the principal caregiver for an older person, you may have already faced age-related health challenges with them. Good preventive care, however, can ease the impact of health Read more

Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health

posted: Mar. 17, 2019.

Besides daily hygiene and regular dental visits, the best thing you can do for your kids' dental health is to see that they're eating a nutritious diet. And not Read more

Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"

posted: Mar. 07, 2019.

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 Read more

4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development

posted: Feb. 25, 2019.

Your child's oral development generates considerable changes during their "growing up" years. There are a number of things you can do to help support their development—but also things you Read more

3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them

posted: Feb. 15, 2019.

Like other aspects of our lives, aging can take a toll on our smile. Over a lifetime the effects of disease, teeth wearing and the foods we eat can Read more

We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants

posted: Feb. 05, 2019.

Dental implant technology has advanced at such an astounding rate in recent years that you can now walk into a dentist's office with a problem tooth and out the Read more

No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding

posted: Jan. 26, 2019.

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

Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers

posted: Jan. 16, 2019.

For chipped, stained, or slightly crooked teeth, dental veneers might be the ideal solution. These thin layers of porcelain bonded directly over the teeth with the perfect blend of Read more

'Get Rid' of Those Unattractive Teeth with Porcelain Veneers

posted: Jan. 06, 2019.

Those unattractive teeth you see in the mirror are what are standing between you and a truly beautiful smile. If only you could make them go away. In a way, Read more

3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups

posted: Dec. 27, 2018.

If you suffer from a temporomandibular (“jaw joint”) pain disorder (TMD), you know any activity involving jaw movement can be uncomfortable. That includes eating. But avoiding eating isn’t an option—which Read more