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Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums

posted: Oct. 25, 2020.

The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read more

Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer

posted: Oct. 15, 2020.

You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more

Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You

posted: Oct. 05, 2020.

Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read more

Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier

posted: Sep. 25, 2020.

Most babies come into the world ready and able to nourish at their mother's breast—no training required! About one in ten children, though, may have a structural abnormality with Read more

Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease

posted: Sep. 15, 2020.

There are important reasons not to smoke, like minimizing your risk for deadly diseases like heart disease or lung cancer. But here's another good reason: Smoking increases your risk Read more

This Orthodontic Device Could Reduce the Need for Future Braces

posted: Sep. 05, 2020.

Each year, millions of children and teenagers wear braces or clear aligners to straighten a crooked smile. But there may be a way to treat some of these bite Read more

Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show

posted: Aug. 26, 2020.

To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read more

Mouth Breathing Can Lead to Serious Oral Problems, Especially for Children

posted: Aug. 16, 2020.

It's normal for people to breathe through their nose. And for good reason: Nasal breathing filters contaminants, warms and humidifies incoming air, and helps generate beneficial nitric oxide. Chronic Read more

A Word to Young Adults: Brushing and Flossing are Key to a Healthy Mouth

posted: Aug. 06, 2020.

Keeping your teeth and gums healthy doesn't require an elaborate plan. It's simple: Besides twice-a-year dental visits, the most important thing you can do is brush and floss every Read more

Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile

posted: Jul. 27, 2020.

The straightening process for a crooked smile doesn't end when the braces come off. There's one more crucial phase to undergo to make sure we don't lose the progress Read more

You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth

posted: Jul. 17, 2020.

Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read more

Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage

posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might Read more

Here's the Scoop on Your Upcoming Root Canal

posted: Jun. 27, 2020.

You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it's your first. That's understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as Read more

Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health

posted: Jun. 17, 2020.

As a parent, you strive to instill good habits in your children: looking both ways for traffic, doing chores or washing behind the ears. Be sure you also include Read more

Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire

posted: Jun. 07, 2020.

According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of Read more

Sedation During Dental Visits can Reduce Anxiety

posted: May 28, 2020.

Visiting the dentist for cleanings, checkups and needed dental work is one of the pillars of dental health, along with daily hygiene and a nutritious diet. But an estimated Read more