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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
Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 09, 2021.

Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection, which if left untreated could cause gum recession, bone loss and eventually tooth loss. Caused mainly by plaque left on tooth surfaces from Read more
Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: Jul. 30, 2021.

Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times.A part of that Read more
Office Fluoride Treatments Can Add Extra Protection to Your Child's Teeth
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

Your family uses fluoride toothpaste and your drinking water is fluoridated too. So with the fluoride your child already takes in, is it really necessary for topical fluoride treatments during Read more
Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too
posted: Jul. 10, 2021.

Nina Parker, the host of Love & Hip Hop for six seasons, is now busy with the new game show Blockbusters and her own talk show The Nina Parker Show. Read more
Custom Oral Appliances Could Help Stop Sleep Apnea
posted: Jun. 30, 2021.

For millions of Americans, sleep apnea is a serious health condition. Not only can it impair your day-to-day living, you might be more susceptible to high blood pressure, heart disease Read more
3 Types of Tooth Pain and What They Might be Telling You
posted: Jun. 20, 2021.

Physical pain is never pleasant or welcomed. Nevertheless, it’s necessary for your well-being—pain is your body telling you something isn’t right and needs your attention.That fully applies to tooth pain. Read more
Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
posted: Jun. 10, 2021.

You have a wonderful pediatric dentist who's great with kids. Their dental office is a children's wonderland with cheerful colors, toys and a staff that tries to make things fun. Read more
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: May 31, 2021.

Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period during Read more
Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
posted: May 21, 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
Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
posted: May 11, 2021.

The mouth isn’t an island unto itself — problems there may be indicative of deeper physical or emotional issues. The condition of a family member’s teeth and gums, for example, Read more
Can an App Help You Brush Your Teeth?
posted: May 01, 2021.

If you’re the kind of person who can’t do without a smart phone, you’ve probably heard the expression “There’s an app for that!” These nifty little programs let you get Read more
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Apr. 21, 2021.

It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, showing Read more

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