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posted: Jul. 10, 2018.

Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more

Don't Fear the Root Canal - it Could Save Your Tooth

posted: Jun. 30, 2018.

Many people consider a root canal treatment to be potentially an unpleasant experience. You might even feel a few butterflies fluttering in your stomach if we were to recommend Read more

Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles

posted: Jun. 20, 2018.

June is the month when lots of important events happen—like weddings, graduations, and family get-togethers. When the weather turns balmy and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time Read more

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