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No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
Porcelain veneers are positive proof that unattractive teeth don't always require an intensive restoration to regain their beauty. These thin layers of translucent porcelain — custom-designed and color-matched to blend Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of his Read more -
A Winter Pick-Me-Up, Dental-Style
posted: Feb. 02, 2021.
Now that the holidays are behind us and spring is ahead of us, winter doldrums may be setting in. If you are feeling a little blah, it might be time Read more -
Clicking Jaw: When Should You Be Concerned?
posted: Jan. 23, 2021.
Have you noticed a clicking, popping, or grating sound when you open or close your jaw? As many as 36 million U.S. adults experience this phenomenon in one or both Read more -
Include Limitations on Sugar in Your Tooth Decay Prevention Strategy
posted: Jan. 13, 2021.
We’ve waged war for decades against tooth decay through oral hygiene and the increasing use of fluoride, nature’s “super weapon” against this disease. And yet, tooth decay remains a significant Read more -
After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
posted: Jan. 03, 2021.
Performing for an awards show is a quite a feather in an entertainer's cap. So, up-and-coming country music star Carly Pearce was obviously excited when she gained a slot on Read more -
Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Dec. 24, 2020.
With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the World Read more -
Although Rare, Allergic Reactions to the Metal in Implants Could be a Concern
posted: Dec. 14, 2020.
You’re considering dental implants and you’ve done your homework: you know they’re considered the best tooth replacements available prized for durability and life-likeness. But you do have one concern — Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Dec. 04, 2020.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in other Read more -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Nov. 24, 2020.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Chara Read more -
Pros and Cons for Flossing Before Brushing and Vice-Versa
posted: Nov. 14, 2020.
For best results in cleaning your teeth of disease-causing plaque you need both the power of brushing open teeth surfaces and flossing in between them. But you may be wondering: Read more -
The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
posted: Nov. 04, 2020.
Pain can tell you things. Not verbally, of course, as in, “Hey, your appendix is inflamed!” But the quality of your pain—dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, acute or general—can Read more -
Something Between Your Teeth? Don't Use Anything Else but Dental Floss
posted: Oct. 25, 2020.
As a saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention” is no more appropriate than when you have something caught between your teeth. And humans, as inventive and creative as we Read more -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: Oct. 15, 2020.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for best Read more -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Oct. 05, 2020.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't want Read more -
How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Sep. 25, 2020.
If you were asked to identify the number one mouth problem affecting dental health, what would you name? Toothaches? Poor hygiene? Jaw joint issues?Believe it or not, the top issue Read more