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FAQ: Dental Care During Pregnancy
posted: Jan. 16, 2022.

Pregnancy is a very special and exciting time for expectant women and their families. At this time, many moms-to-be make careful choices to try and do what’s best for themselves Read more
The First Step To Beating Gum Disease Is Understanding How It Starts
posted: Jan. 06, 2022.

If you're over thirty, you have a fifty-fifty chance of contracting gum disease and your odds worsen as you get older. But your fate isn't sealed, especially if you know Read more
3 Areas to Watch to Avoid Excessive Tooth Wear
posted: Dec. 27, 2021.

Just like other parts of your physical body, teeth naturally wear as we get older. Just the effect from chewing during hundreds of thousands of meals in a lifetime can Read more
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Dec. 17, 2021.

Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of their Read more
Why Your Dental Records Should Follow You to Your New Dentist
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

Some things you hear at the dentist don't surprise you: You have more plaque buildup or (yuck!) you have a new cavity. On a more positive note, you might hear Read more
Act Quickly With a Knocked Out Tooth to Ensure Its Long-Term Survival
posted: Nov. 27, 2021.

We Americans love our sports, whether as participants or spectators. But there's also a downside to contact sports like soccer, football or basketball: a higher risk of injury, particularly to Read more
Removing Teeth Could Improve an Orthodontic Outcome
posted: Nov. 17, 2021.

Teeth crowding is a difficult bite problem (malocclusion) that often involves the entire jaw structure to be evaluated. Normally occurring when the jaw doesn’t have adequate space for normal tooth Read more
Olympian's Pole Vaulting Accident Puts the Spotlight on Dental Injuries
posted: Nov. 07, 2021.

British pole vaulter Harry Coppell had an unpleasant mishap right before the Tokyo Olympic games. During a training vault, Coppell glanced the top bar to loosen it, which then fell Read more
Be Wary When Considering Botox Treatment for TMD
posted: Oct. 28, 2021.

If you’ve suffered from problems with your jaw joints, known collectively as temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), then you know how uncomfortable and painful they can be. You may also have heard Read more
Start Early with Your Baby's Dental Care
posted: Oct. 18, 2021.

You can't go wrong with an early start caring for your child's teeth and gums. In fact, dental care should begin in earnest when their first tooth appears.You should begin Read more
There May Be a Solution To Your Facial Pain
posted: Oct. 08, 2021.

Physical pain is unpleasant—but not knowing why you're hurting makes it worse. Thousands of people encounter such as experience when parts of their face suddenly and mysteriously erupt in pain.Often, Read more
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain and Read more
Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
posted: Sep. 18, 2021.

Moving teeth to better positions through orthodontics not only improves dental function and health, it can vastly improve your appearance. But to achieve a result that continues to be attractive Read more
4 Great Ways to Improve Your Smile
posted: Sep. 08, 2021.

Self-improvement is an estimated $10 billion annual market—smartphone apps, one-on-one coaching and, of course, books that instruct and inspire people on everything from selling yourself to increasing your self-esteem. But Read more
Get Ahead of a Developing Cross-Bite with This Early Intervention Measure
posted: Aug. 29, 2021.

Applying braces or clear aligners to move misaligned teeth is only part of an orthodontist's overall mission to eliminate poor bites (malocclusions). Sometimes a malocclusion isn't caused by the teeth Read more
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 19, 2021.

As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the young Read more

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