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Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Mar 27, 2020.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source of Read more -
Tooth-Colored Fillings Provide a Viable Alternative to Dental Amalgam
posted: Mar 17, 2020.
For over a hundred years dental amalgam — a combination of silver, mercury, tin and other metals — has been an effective filling material for teeth damaged by decay. But Read more -
Protect Both Your Mouth and Your Body With These Oral Health Practices
posted: Mar 07, 2020.
March is here, and it’s time for the big day. No, not St. Patrick’s Day: It’s World Oral Health Day! The FDI World Dental Federation, representing over one million dentists Read more -
Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
posted: Feb 26, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease is potentially devastating to your teeth, gums and bone. To fight it we have to remove the substance that causes and sustains the disease from all oral Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Feb 16, 2020.
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 and Read more -
Take These Steps to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
posted: Feb 06, 2020.
Even though teeth are resilient, they're not indestructible. An accidental collision involving the face could damage teeth, even knocking a tooth completely out of its socket.At first, it might seem Read more -
Limit Acidic Beverages to Protect Your Child's Tooth Enamel from Erosion
posted: Jan 27, 2020.
Tooth enamel erosion is a serious issue for many children that can result in permanent impairment of oral health. The problem isn’t just bacterial acid that causes tooth decay — Read more -
4 Important Facts About Gum Recession and What You can do About It
posted: Jan 17, 2020.
While gum recession is a common occurrence related to aging, it’s not just an “old person’s disease.” It can happen to anyone, even someone with a relatively healthy mouth. And Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Jan 07, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, 40- Read more -
Dental Implants and Diabetes
posted: Dec 28, 2019.
Today, dental implants are an increasingly popular option for replacing lost teeth — an issue faced by many older Americans. It’s not hard to see why these high-tech prosthetic teeth Read more -
Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant
posted: Dec 18, 2019.
During pregnancy, your body isn’t the only part of your life that changes. Instead of “me,” you’re now thinking about “us”—you and the new person growing inside you. Because of Read more -
4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
posted: Dec 08, 2019.
Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease.But you Read more -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Nov 28, 2019.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the camera, Read more -
Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Nov 18, 2019.
The journey to a straighter smile with braces can be difficult. One of the biggest dangers you'll face is an increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease.Gum disease is caused by Read more -
Getting a 'New Tooth in One Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
posted: Nov 08, 2019.
If you've thought the ads for a “new tooth in one day” seemed too good to be true, we have…sort of good news. You can get a new “tooth” in Read more -
Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
posted: Oct 29, 2019.
There's a lot of emphasis — well-placed, of course — on preventing and treating tooth decay. But there's another dental disease just as dangerous to your oral health and nearly Read more