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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 -
TV Wellness Guru Jillian Michaels Discusses Breaking Her Two Front Teeth
posted: Dec. 14, 2012.
As America's toughest trainer on the hit television program The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels helped people learn that they hold the power to change. And if anyone knows about Read more -
Think You Have an Impacted Wisdom Tooth - Now What?
posted: Dec. 05, 2012.
Thinking or knowing you have an impacted wisdom tooth can be alarming news for some people. Unfortunately, one of the main reasons for this feeling is due to the Read more -
What Is A Veneer?
posted: Nov. 27, 2012.
A veneer is a cosmetic dental procedure that we use in some situations to correct discolored teeth, small spaces or gaps between teeth, small chips or oddly shaped teeth, Read more -
Is Your Favorite Drink Dissolving Your Teeth?
posted: Nov. 19, 2012.
If you like soft drinks and carbonated colas, beware. Acids in these drinks may be dissolving the minerals in your teeth — a process called chemical erosion. And don't Read more -
TV Anchor Nancy O'Dell Discusses Pregnancy and Oral Health
posted: Nov. 08, 2012.
We've all heard of morning sickness, but did you know that it's also not unusual for pregnant women to experience oral discomfort? This is what Entertainment Tonight co-host Nancy Read more -
Are Clear Aligners My Best Solution for Achieving a Better Smile?
posted: Oct. 31, 2012.
If you are dissatisfied with the way your smile looks, and your dentist is unhappy with the way your teeth fit together — but you don't like the idea Read more -
Lasers, An Important Dental Diagnosis Tool
posted: Oct. 22, 2012.
While lasers have been effective (and safe) tools for healthcare professionals in the medical field for years, did you know that they are fast becoming a vital tool in Read more -
Take Our Test: Does Snoring Interfere with Your Sleep?
posted: Oct. 19, 2012.
A good night's sleep...have you been getting them lately? While everyone knows that sleep is important, did you know that we all spend about one-third of our lives asleep? Read more -
Christie Brinkley Shares Her Experience With Dental Implants
posted: Oct. 11, 2012.
Fracturing back molars is an experience no one ever wants to have. But when a helicopter crashed during a back country ski trip, supermodel Christie Brinkley soon discovered that Read more -
Facts You Should Know About Tooth Wear
posted: Oct. 03, 2012.
You may have noticed, as you get older, that the enamel of your teeth is looking worn in certain areas. Sometimes tooth wear takes the form of a minor Read more -
Clean Your Tongue — It Can Help Reduce Bad Breath
posted: Sep. 26, 2012.
We are often asked about the role the tongue plays with bad breath or halitosis, as it is known medically. The truth is that everyone will experience it at Read more -
Do You Need A Smile Makeover?
posted: Sep. 18, 2012.
We are often asked about restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedures and the role they play in a smile makeover. We are also faced with people wondering whether or not Read more -
Early Orthodontic Care Helped Child Star Nolan Gould Get Ready for Prime Time
posted: Sep. 10, 2012.
Nolan Gould, who plays Luke on the popular TV comedy Modern Family, has beautiful, straight teeth. But in an exclusive interview with Dear Doctor magazine, the young actor said Read more