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Teenagers May Need a Temporary Tooth Replacement
posted: Jan. 25, 2021.
Losing a tooth affects not only your smile but your overall dental health too. A dental implant solves both issues: it replaces the whole tooth, including the root, to merge Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Jan. 15, 2021.
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: his Read more -
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Jan. 05, 2021.
If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing right Read more -
Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
posted: Dec. 26, 2020.
There's ample evidence tobacco smoking increases your risk for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But the same may be true for electronic cigarettes (E-cigs): Although millions have turned to Read more -
An Assortment of Orthodontic Tools helps us Solve Complex Bite Problems
posted: Dec. 16, 2020.
There are an assortment of techniques and treatments in an orthodontist's toolkit, braces being the most common and best known. Of course, there wouldn't be any tools at all if Read more -
AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
posted: Dec. 06, 2020.
It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent underwent Read more -
Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
posted: Nov. 26, 2020.
Confused about which toothpaste to buy? You’re not alone — we’re all regularly confronted with multiple choices when we shop.But you can simplify your decision-making process by first remembering that Read more -
No Need to Panic Over Thumb Sucking but Do Keep an Eye on It
posted: Nov. 16, 2020.
It's not out of the ordinary for your infant or toddler to suck their thumb. In fact, it's fairly universal and not much of a concern if it stops by Read more -
New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
posted: Nov. 06, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated the Read more -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Oct. 27, 2020.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may have Read more