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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

Use These Techniques to Enjoy Healthy Foods Even with a Jaw Joint Disorder

posted: Nov. 26, 2017.

We don’t often think about it, but eating is a multi-staged process. It starts, of course, with food that’s hopefully high in nutritional value. But you also need coordinated Read more

In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage

posted: Nov. 11, 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

Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease

posted: Oct. 27, 2017.

One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an Read more

Bad Breath in Children

posted: Oct. 12, 2017.

Even the sweetest children don’t always have sweet-smelling breath. If your child has persistent bad breath, it may be for one of the following reasons: POOR ORAL HYGIENE HABITS. Bad Read more

An Orthodontic Retainer: Insurance Well Spent for Keeping Your New Smile

posted: Sep. 27, 2017.

You’ve invested a lot of time and money in orthodontic treatment to improve your smile. If you’re not careful, though, your teeth could actually move back to their old Read more

Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth

posted: Sep. 12, 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

A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth

posted: Aug. 28, 2017.

When decay spreads to the tooth’s inner pulp, a root canal treatment may be necessary to save it. It’s a common procedure: after removing all tissue from the pulp, Read more

Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!

posted: Aug. 20, 2017.

If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read more

4 Reasons Why a Home Whitening Kit Might not be Right for You

posted: Aug. 05, 2017.

Do-it-yourself (DIY) whitening kits are a popular option for restoring a healthy shine to stained and dulled teeth. They're relatively safe and generally live up to their packaging claims. But Read more

Jason Derulo's Ideal Match

posted: Jul. 21, 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

Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action

posted: Jul. 06, 2017.

Many people learn they have periodontal (gum) disease after noticing gum swelling, soreness or bleeding. But what you can see or feel may be only the tip of the Read more

Dental Magic Transforms Smiles

posted: Jun. 21, 2017.

Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master Read more

Orthodontists can Use Other Tools with Braces for Complex Bite Problems

posted: Jun. 06, 2017.

Braces utilize the mouth’s existing teeth-moving mechanism by applying pressure in the direction of the desired movement. This is done with a wire laced through metal brackets affixed to Read more