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• posted: May 24, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read More

• posted: May 14, 2021
• gum recession

Your gums don't just attractively frame your teeth—they protect them as well. If they shrink back (recede) from their normal covering, portions of the teeth could become exposed to Read More

• posted: May 04, 2021
• mouthguard

As part of his "New Frontier," President Kennedy greatly expanded the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Sixty years later, it's still going strong—now as the President's Council on Sports, Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2021
• orthodontic treatment

“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit. A good example is a device Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  veneers

Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Read More

• posted: Apr. 04, 2021
• teeth whitening

Picture yourself with a beautiful smile…what do you see? Besides straight and uniform teeth framed by the gums, you should also see one other thing indicative of a great Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2021
• oral health,  pregnancy

Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2021
• oral health

Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2021
• dental injuries

The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2021
• oral hygiene

Two important practices boost your protection from dental disease: twice-a-year dental visits; and daily brushing and flossing. Of the two, that second one could be the most important. Personal oral Read More

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

You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2021
• pediatric dentistry

By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they may have only a handful of primary teeth. So, should you schedule their first dental visit or wait until Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2021
• dentures

The timing around losing a tooth may not always sync with your financial ability. It's not unusual for people to postpone getting a dental implant—by far the best option Read More

• posted: Jan. 04, 2021
• tooth pain,  oral health

If your dental health isn't in the best of shape, a survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) says the cause is likely one of three common oral Read More

• posted: Dec. 25, 2020
• oral hygiene,  gum disease

The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read More