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Braces Are No Hurdle for Olympic Track Star
posted: Apr. 20, 2013.
Lashinda Demus holds the U.S record in the 400 meter hurdles, with a time of 52.47 seconds, the third fastest ever recorded. While her twin 5-year-old boys cheered Read more -
Test Your Knowledge: Dentures
posted: Apr. 12, 2013.
Think you already know all about dentures? Answer the following questions, and see whether your understanding of false teeth is more true than false. True or False: About one-quarter of Read more -
Tooth Bleaching: Test Your Knowledge
posted: Apr. 05, 2013.
Dental professionals sometimes use specialized words, and you may not be clear about exactly what we mean. Test yourself on some of the specialized vocabulary concerning tooth whitening. How Read more -
Test Your Knowledge About Thumb Sucking in Children
posted: Mar. 26, 2013.
Are the following statements true or false? Thumb sucking in children may cause problems with their teeth later on. A: TRUE Prolonged thumb sucking may be responsible for many problems with the Read more -
Jane Fonda Chooses New Teeth Over a New Car!
posted: Mar. 18, 2013.
Not long ago, Jane Fonda gave a British interviewer a clue as to how she manages to look so young at her advanced age. During the 2011 Cannes Film Read more -
Your Dentist May Be Able To Help You Stop Snoring
posted: Mar. 07, 2013.
Dentistry has ventured into the new area of sleep medicine by helping snorers — and their exasperated sleeping partners — with custom-made anti-snoring devices. These oral appliances, which resemble Read more -
Questions To Ask Before Getting Root Canal Treatment
posted: Feb. 26, 2013.
Hearing the news that you need a root canal often causes anxiety for most people given all the bad press this procedure has received (e.g., “I'd rather have a Read more -
Mimicking Life With Tooth-Colored Fillings
posted: Feb. 15, 2013.
The goal of restorative dentistry is to return the teeth to full form (shape) and function. For years, a key tool for achieving this goal has been through the Read more -
How Dentistry Saved Kathy Ireland's Smile
posted: Feb. 10, 2013.
It is not often that you find a celebrity who is willing to speak candidly about any cosmetic or restorative dentistry that he or she has had. Instead, most Read more -
Top 5 Reasons Not to Fear Bone Grafting
posted: Feb. 03, 2013.
Dentists often recommend bone grafting to ensure the success of dental implants. And it is likewise common for people to squirm a bit at the thought. Bone graft? That Read more -
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jan. 25, 2013.
Tooth sensitivity is an issue that can range from a slight twinge at times to downright excruciating pain. However, before we continue, understanding the cause of tooth sensitivity is Read more -
Regular Dental Exams Are Key to Reducing Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 15, 2013.
Oral cancer is on the rise in the United States, yet few people are familiar with the disease and its risk factors. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Read more -
Actress Florence Henderson: You Are Never Too Old To Straighten Your Teeth
posted: Jan. 07, 2013.
Florence Henderson has inspired generations of people through her portrayal of America's most beloved TV mother, Carol Brady, on one of the longest running situational comedies, The Brady Brunch. Read more -
Do You Really Know How to Brush Your Teeth?
posted: Jan. 05, 2013.
Gum disease (gingivitis) and tooth decay are primarily caused by dental plaque. Dental plaque is a whitish, sticky film that accumulates daily along the gumline and on the surfaces Read more -
Bleeding Gums Mean Something is Wrong
posted: Dec. 29, 2012.
If you see blood when you brush or floss your teeth, it generally indicates a problem with your oral health. You may think you are brushing too hard, but Read more -
Don't Let Tooth Pain Linger — The Cost May Just Be Too High
posted: Dec. 19, 2012.
Tooth pain occurs when a trauma or infection triggers a reaction from the nerves inside a tooth's pulp chamber. The severity of the pain and its duration can vary Read more