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Avoiding the Jim Carrey Chipped-Tooth Look
posted: Sep. 18, 2014.
Fans of the classic bumbling-buddies comic film “Dumb and Dumber” will surely remember the chipped front tooth that Jim Carrey sported as simpleminded former limo driver Lloyd Christmas. Carrey Read more -
The Marvelous Mini-Implant: A Small Wonder
posted: Sep. 10, 2014.
If you are at all uncomfortable at the thought of getting a dental implant, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn the truth about these marvelous state-of-the-art tooth-replacement systems Read more -
Replace Missing Teeth to Prevent Other Teeth From Moving Out of Place
posted: Sep. 02, 2014.
Although your teeth feel as if they’re rigidly set in the jawbone, they’re actually capable of movement. In fact, dynamic tooth movement is an essential mechanism in good dental Read more -
Overcome Oral Cancer With Screenings and Lifestyle Changes
posted: Aug. 29, 2014.
Baseball legend Babe Ruth, President Ulysses S. Grant and George Harrison of the Beatles — these three notable people from different backgrounds and historical eras have a sad commonality Read more -
Cat Cora's 6 Ways to Keep Kids Off Junk Food
posted: Aug. 20, 2014.
Junk food and between-meal sweets are a habit for many of us, even though we know it is bad for our bodies and our teeth. As adults, we are Read more -
Crown Lengthening can Increase Your Restoration Options
posted: Aug. 15, 2014.
A crown is an effective way to save a tooth and restore its form and function. These life-like “caps” that fit over and are permanently attached to teeth have Read more -
Dental Hygienist - Your Partner in Preventing Disease and Maintaining Oral Health
posted: Aug. 04, 2014.
Keeping up your dental hygiene with daily brushing and flossing is essential to preventing disease and maintaining good oral health. But that doesn’t mean it’s all on your shoulders Read more -
Gum Disease may Affect Other Conditions in the Body - and Vise Versa
posted: Aug. 01, 2014.
As we continue to learn about the delicate balance between the body’s various organ systems, we’re discovering what affects one part of the body may affect other parts. This Read more -
Kristin Cavallari's "Spaghetti Catcher" - First Step To A Winning Smile
posted: Jul. 23, 2014.
Kristin Cavallari's flawless smile has been featured on TV, film and magazine covers. But the 25-year-old actress and reality-show personality didn't always have a perfect set of teeth. In Read more -
An Oral Irrigator is an Effective Alternative to Flossing
posted: Jul. 15, 2014.
The main strategy in fighting dental disease is to try to prevent it in the first place. The success of this strategy depends largely on effective oral hygiene with Read more -
Veneers are a Versatile Means to Achieving a Confident Smile
posted: Jun. 25, 2014.
Nothing says confidence like a bright, beautiful smile. But problems with your teeth’s appearance — discoloration, abnormal shapes, or gaps — may be giving you reasons not to smile. Read more -
Three Reasons to Straighten your Teeth
posted: Jun. 17, 2014.
If you've lived for many years with crooked teeth, you may think that your teeth will be this way forever. Believe it or not, one out of every five Read more -
Padma Lakshmi's Smile: A Recipe for Beauty
posted: Jun. 09, 2014.
Before she began hosting the long-running TV competition Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi was a well-known model and successful cookbook author. (Appropriately, she is said to have been “discovered” by Read more -
Root Canal Treatment is a Tooth Saver
posted: Jun. 06, 2014.
According to popular culture, a root canal treatment is one of life’s most painful experiences. But popular culture is wrong — this common treatment doesn’t cause pain, it relieves Read more -
Take Heed to the Subtle Warning Signs of Gum Disease
posted: May 29, 2014.
Periodontal or gum disease is a serious condition that could lead to tooth and bone loss. Unfortunately, you may not even realize you have it — the disease in Read more -
These Practical Tips Could Enhance Your Child's Dental Health for Life
posted: May 21, 2014.
Your children’s health is a major concern for you, even before they’re born. That concern should include their dental health and, yes, even before they’re born — a baby’s Read more