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Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
posted: May 08, 2019.
The change from primary teeth to permanent is an announcement to the world that a boy or girl is "growing up." "Growing up," though, is still not "grown"—the new Read more -
Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
posted: Apr. 28, 2019.
Wearing braces will probably never make your list of Most Pleasurable Life Experiences: you'll have to avoid certain foods and habits, endure some occasional discomfort, and perhaps feel some Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Apr. 18, 2019.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more -
If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
posted: Apr. 08, 2019.
Untreated tooth decay can destroy your teeth; prompt action as soon as its diagnosed will help prevent that undesirable outcome. And even if decay has advanced into the tooth's Read more -
You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.
A beautiful smile is a balanced smile, especially in regard to your gums. A normal smile usually shows 4 mm or less of gum tissue along with about 10 Read more -
Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Mar. 19, 2019.
A root canal treatment is a common procedure performed by dentists and endodontists (specialists for inner tooth problems). If you're about to undergo this tooth-saving procedure, here's what you Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Mar. 09, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read more -
Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
posted: Feb. 27, 2019.
Proponents of legalized marijuana have won phenomenal gains over the last decade. Despite the federal government's continuing criminalization of the drug, several states including California, Colorado and Massachusetts, have Read more -
National Children's Dental Health Month Highlights Importance of Baby Teeth
posted: Feb. 17, 2019.
We all know that a child's baby teeth don't last forever. So if those little teeth develop problems, like severe decay, chips or cracks, it doesn't much matter—right? Wrong! Read more -
You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.
Canker sores, known medically as aphthous ulcers, are fairly common among people. Lasting for about a week or so, these mouth sores are usually more irritating than painful. But Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read more -
Moderate Fluoride Use Packs the Biggest Punch for Decay Prevention
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.
In the battle against tooth decay, fluoride is an important weapon. Since the discovery of its dental health benefits a century ago, fluoride has been credited with saving countless Read more -
4 Ways to Check on Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
For most of us, brushing and flossing is a routine part of daily life. But has it become such a routine that you may not be getting the most Read more -
Keeping Your Smile Healthy Through the Holidays
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.
’Tis the season for holiday joy with sweet treats at every turn. Don’t let it be the season for dental woes as well. You've heard that sugar causes cavities. Read more -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more -
Practice the Dental Care Basics to Ensure a Healthy Smile
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.
For over half a century, dentists have promoted a proven strategy for sound dental health. Not only is this strategy effective, it’s simple too: brush and floss every day, Read more