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A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
posted: Jul. 30, 2015.
Children losing their primary (“baby”) teeth is both natural and necessary. So, is it really that much of a concern if they lose one early? The answer is yes — Read more -
A Royal Fix
posted: Jul. 15, 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 -
Topical Fluoride can Enhance Your Child's Dental Care
posted: Jun. 30, 2015.
More than likely your child already receives fluoride from your drinking water or toothpaste. So, is it really necessary for them to receive topical fluoride during their regular office Read more -
Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
posted: Jun. 15, 2015.
Professional basketball player Lamar Odom is sometimes known as “the candyman” because of his notorious fondness for sweets. But when his sweet tooth finally caught up with him — Read more -
Irritating Cold Sore Outbreaks can be Controlled Through Medication
posted: May 29, 2015.
Although normally benign, a cold sore outbreak can be irritating and embarrassing. Understanding why they occur is the first step to minimizing outbreaks. The typical cold sore (also known as Read more -
From Model to Mogul, Kathy Ireland Maintains a Sparkling Smile
posted: May 11, 2015.
You may have seen Kathy Ireland on the cover of Sports Illustrated, but did you know that she is now a business mogul? Through it all, Ireland has kept her Read more -
A Teen's Missing Tooth May Require a Temporary Replacement
posted: Apr. 24, 2015.
Besides reduced biting and chewing function, a missing tooth can cause an embarrassing inhibition to healthy social interaction. This can be especially so for teens who greatly value peer Read more -
How Dental Implants Saved Taylor Hicks' Smile
posted: Apr. 09, 2015.
If (heaven forbid) you were to lose your two front teeth in an accident, and you needed to choose a tooth replacement method, which one would you pick? Once Read more -
Dental Offices Uphold the Highest Standards for Infection Control
posted: Mar. 25, 2015.
In our constant battle against infectious disease, the “enemy” is often too close for comfort: hospitals and other medical facilities must be ever vigilant against opportunistic infections their patients Read more -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read more -
Use Sweetener Substitutes Wisely to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet
posted: Feb. 23, 2015.
Although a variety of foods provide energy-producing carbohydrates, sugar is among the most popular. It’s believed we universally crave sugar because of the quick energy boost after eating it, Read more -
John Lennon's Tooth Sold at Auction for $31,200!
posted: Feb. 13, 2015.
Lots of people collect Beatles memorabilia, but one Canadian dentist took this hobby to new heights recently when he paid $31,200 for John Lennon's molar at auction. According to Read more -
Treating Gum Disease with Lasers
posted: Jan. 29, 2015.
Since their development in the laboratory over five decades ago, lasers have found increasing use in our everyday lives. In the field of medicine, it’s not uncommon to find Read more -
Christie Brinkley's All-American Smile
posted: Jan. 14, 2015.
Model Christie Brinkley's smile has been a symbol of America's optimism since the seventies. Particularly well known for being the cover model for three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editions, Read more -
Can A Root Canal Save My Tooth?
posted: Dec. 30, 2014.
One of the most common treatments we are asked about is a root canal and the unfortunate bad reputation associated with it. The truth is that the procedure actually Read more -
What Won't Florence Henderson Leave Home Without?
posted: Dec. 19, 2014.
She's an international star who's recognized everywhere she goes. As Carol Brady, she was an ambassador for the “blended family” before most of us even knew what to call Read more