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• posted: Oct. 31, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

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 Read More

• posted: Oct. 21, 2021
• nutrition,  oral health

In addition to daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a tooth-friendly diet can boost your kid's dental health and development. You can help by setting high standards for Read More

• posted: Oct. 11, 2021
• oral hygiene

After months or even years of radiation or chemotherapy, the words "cancer-free" is music to your ears. Your joy and relief, though, may be tempered by the toll these Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2021
• tmj disorders

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of Read More

• posted: Sep. 21, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2021
• teeth grinding

More than one parent has wakened in the middle of the night to an unnerving sound emanating from their child's bedroom. Although it might seem like something from the Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2021
• oral health

If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put Read More

• posted: Aug. 22, 2021
• dental injury

August is the traditional "kickoff" month for football season with student athletes representing the vast majority of players. And, while a new season promises to be exciting for both Read More

• posted: Aug. 12, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  oral health

We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2021
• gum disease

Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2021
• tooth decay

The few teeth your one or two year old has will eventually fall out in a few years—so, why be concerned about tooth decay this early? Actually, you should: Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2021
• jaw pain

There's still much about the underlying nature of chronic jaw joint dysfunction we have yet to unravel. Treating these conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) may therefore require Read More

• posted: Jul. 03, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2021
• oral hygiene

Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2021
• nutrition,  oral health

You've probably heard your dentist say more than once to cut back on sweets. That's good advice not only for keeping your teeth healthy, but your whole body as Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2021
• oral health

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 Read More