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Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match

posted: Oct. 22, 2016.

Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more

Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life

posted: Oct. 07, 2016.

Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development. But there's one other Read more

A Toothless Tiger?

posted: Sep. 22, 2016.

Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read more

Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces

posted: Sep. 07, 2016.

Orthodontic treatment is a big investment. But given the benefits for future good health and a more attractive smile, it's well worth it. In the here and now, though, braces Read more

Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth

posted: Aug. 23, 2016.

Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more

Curbing Dry Mouth Could Boost Your Oral Health as you get Older

posted: Aug. 08, 2016.

There is much to contend with as we grow older, including a higher risk for dental disease. One possible contributing factor: dry mouth from a lack of saliva. Also known Read more

Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles

posted: Jul. 31, 2016.

It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read more

Diet and Lifestyle Choices Key to Dental Health During College Years

posted: Jul. 16, 2016.

“The Freshman 15” is a popular way of referring to the phenomenon of new college students gaining weight during their freshman year (although the average is less than fifteen Read more

What to Do When Your Jaw Pain Won't Go Away

posted: Jul. 08, 2016.

Sick and tired of being in pain? Discover the ways you can eliminate your TMJ problems. It’s believed that as many as 10 million Americans are affected by TMJ disorders, a Read more

A Royal Fix

posted: Jul. 01, 2016.

So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read more

Quitting Smoking Decreases Your Risk of Implant Failure

posted: Jun. 16, 2016.

If you’re considering a dental implant as a replacement for a lost tooth, you’re looking at a restoration method with an amazing 95% success rate after ten years. But Read more

Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away

posted: Jun. 01, 2016.

Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more

Be Sure Your Child has Access to Dental-Friendly Snacks at School

posted: May 17, 2016.

While you do all you can to provide your child healthy meals and snacks at home, they still face tempting choices for unhealthy fare when they’re away. Unfortunately, their Read more

Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More

posted: May 02, 2016.

Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more

Give Your Smile a Celebrity Look

posted: Apr. 25, 2016.

How porcelain veneers can give you a perfect smile When you watch television and see all the perfect smiles of celebrities, are you filled with envy? Do you want to look Read more

Three Reasons why Your Six Year Old Should Undergo an Orthodontic Check

posted: Apr. 24, 2016.

It would seem the best time to turn your attention to orthodontic problems with your child is when their permanent teeth have come in around early puberty. In fact, Read more