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The Tiger and Mike Tyson's Teeth
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
Mike Tyson's gap-toothed smile is part of athlete-turned-celebrity's signature look. During his two-decade career as a professional boxer, the former heavyweight champion has been known for both giving — Read more -
Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
posted: Mar. 02, 2015.
For years preparing teeth for fillings or other restorations has required the use of a drill. Although quite effective in removing decayed structure and preparing the tooth for bonding, Read more -
Periodontal Surgery may be Needed to Halt Gum Disease and Encourage Healing
posted: Feb. 27, 2015.
There’s only one way to effectively halt the progressive damage of periodontal (gum) disease — completely remove the bacterial plaque and hardened deposits (calculus) from above and below the Read more -
How to Help Yourself Avoid Stained Teeth
posted: Feb. 19, 2015.
There are many ways to brighten and whiten teeth if they become dull and stained; but if you know the causes of staining on teeth, you may be able Read more -
A Royal Fix
posted: Feb. 11, 2015.
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 -
Take Positive Action with Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
posted: Feb. 03, 2015.
As a parent you’re concerned with a number of issues involving your child’s health, not the least of which involves their teeth. One of the most common is thumb-sucking. While Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures - a Better Fit with Excessive Bone Loss
posted: Jan. 26, 2015.
Some patients who wear dentures face a kind of Catch-22: their denture fit may have loosened and become uncomfortable over time due to continued bone loss, yet the same Read more -
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Dentures
posted: Jan. 23, 2015.
Since as many as 26 percent of older U.S. adults have lost all their teeth, there are a large number Americans who wear full removable dentures, also known as Read more -
Giuliana Rancic Prepares for Her Son's First Dental Visit
posted: Jan. 15, 2015.
When Giuliana Rancic, long-time host of E! News, first saw her new son, she said it was “the best single moment of my life.” Recently, on the eve of Read more -
Three Things to Know About Crowns Before Your Restoration
posted: Jan. 07, 2015.
Today’s crowns, the visible part of a tooth replacement system, can effectively mimic the shape and color of natural teeth. But not all crowns are equal — so it’s Read more -
Early Detection is Critical to Surviving Oral Cancer
posted: Dec. 30, 2014.
While oral cancer makes up only a small portion of annual cancer cases, they are nonetheless a critical situation for those patients who develop them. Because cancer lesions in Read more -
Temporary Tooth Replacement with Flexible Partial Dentures
posted: Dec. 22, 2014.
Modern dentistry offers several great ways to permanently replace missing teeth, including high-tech dental implants and traditional fixed bridgework. But sometimes, for one reason or another, it isn’t possible Read more -
TV's Nate Berkus Discusses Dental Sealants, Fluoride Treatments and Flossing
posted: Dec. 19, 2014.
Nate Berkus, author, interior designer and host of his own television program, The Nate Berkus Show, is a consummate professional who has always focused on “helping others love the Read more -
Managing Diabetes and Gum Disease Together will Lessen the Effect of Both
posted: Dec. 11, 2014.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a progressive bacterial infection caused primarily by bacterial plaque on tooth surfaces not adequately removed by daily oral hygiene. In fact, nearly all of us Read more -
How We Determine the Best Way to Fix Your Smile
posted: Dec. 01, 2014.
We all know that dentistry can do amazing things these days to give you the smile you've always dreamed of. With the latest cosmetic and restorative dental techniques, it Read more -
Know What to Expect During Your Child's 'Baby' Teeth Phase
posted: Nov. 19, 2014.
At no other time in a person’s life will their teeth and mouth change as rapidly as it will between infancy and adolescence. In this short span an entire Read more