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Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.

Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source of Read more
Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

We’ve developed a number of effective treatments for periodontal (gum) disease. Depending on how far and deep a patient’s infection has advanced, treatment can be quite invasive and even require Read more
This Fourth of July, Declare Your Freedom From Dental Disease
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.

Every Fourth of July, we Americans celebrate the day we declared ourselves an independent nation. Amid the fireworks and cookouts, it's also a time for renewing our commitment to live Read more
Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to sleep" Read more
Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.

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 the Read more
Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

Dental veneers are a popular way to improve teeth with chips, stains, gaps or other defects. They're typically made of dental porcelain, ceramic-like materials prized for their ability to mimic Read more
4 Tips for Instilling Good Family Hygiene Habits
posted: May 23, 2021.

Long-term dental health is built on a foundation of good hygiene habits instilled at an early age. Consistent, daily hygiene not only makes for healthy teeth and gums but an Read more
Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
posted: May 13, 2021.

So, you've undergone a root canal treatment to save a decayed tooth. The tooth has a new lease on life — and the pain is gone too. But there's a Read more
Why You Should Consider Dental Implants
posted: May 05, 2021.

Dental implants are the modern method for restoring smiles affected by tooth loss. There are numerous reasons to consider this innovative tooth replacement option. For instance, dental implants are secure, Read more
Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
posted: May 03, 2021.

Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark quirky Read more
We may Need to Remove one or More Teeth Before Applying Braces
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.

“To gain something, sometimes you have to give up something else.”No, that isn't the latest viral meme on the Internet. It's actually a practical consideration that could arise in orthodontics.In Read more
"Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.

Although dental care has made incredible advances over the last century, the underlying approach to treating tooth decay has changed little. Today’s dentists treat a decayed tooth in much the Read more
Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.

X-rays are so interwoven into dental care that we often don't think twice about them. Even so, we shouldn't take this invisible form of radiation lightly—regular exposure at high levels Read more
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.

Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent documentary Read more
Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.

The mark of a great dental restoration is that you can’t see it. It’s there in plain sight, but others observing your new and improved smile can’t tell the difference Read more
Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.

It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out.But vaping's recent link with certain lung Read more

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