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• posted: Jul. 08, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment

Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics. This summer Read More

• posted: Jun. 28, 2020
• root canal treatment

Bad news at your last dental visit: You have a decayed tooth. And not just in the enamel—the decay has invaded the tooth's inner pulp and the resulting infection Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2020
• porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers have been used for several decades to enhance a dental patient's smile. These thin wafers of color-matched dental porcelain are bonded to the visible surface of teeth Read More

• posted: Jun. 08, 2020
• cosmetic dentistry,  smile makeover

Like thousands of other June brides and grooms, your big lifetime moment has finally arrived: your wedding day! It's been a flurry of activity over the last few months Read More

• posted: May 29, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  pediatric dentistry

Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read More

• posted: May 19, 2020
• smile makeover

While the imagination is one of our most powerful mental abilities, many people still find it difficult to “see” in their minds a future dramatically different from the present. Read More

• posted: May 09, 2020
• pediatric dentistry,  oral hygiene

As a parent, you strive to instill good habits in your children: looking both ways for traffic, doing chores or washing behind the ears. Be sure you also include Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2020
• cosmetic dentistry,  smile makeover

A lot of cosmetic dental procedures focus on how teeth look: whether they're stained, chipped or otherwise disfigured. But a true smile makeover requires looking beyond individual teeth appearance Read More

• posted: Apr. 19, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2020
• tooth pain

Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2020
• gerd

Most dental problems arise from tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But they aren't the only source of danger to your teeth—gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) could be just as Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2020
• tooth pain,  root canal

If a pain you’ve been feeling goes away, you might believe the problem that caused it is gone too. But that doesn’t mean it has, especially with a tooth. Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2020
• athletic mouthguard

If while watching a Seattle Seahawks game you thought you saw wide receiver D. K. Metcalf sucking on a “binky,” your eyes weren’t deceiving you. Well, sort of not—he’s Read More

• posted: Feb. 29, 2020
• chipped tooth

As tough as teeth are, life can take its toll on them and sometimes lead to parts of them chipping off. Although it might not affect a tooth's overall Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2020
• oral health

While a relatively minor health issue, cracked mouth corners (medically known as angular cheilitis) can certainly be irritating. Fortunately, you don't have to live with it—we can help reduce Read More

• posted: Feb. 09, 2020
• gum disease

How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily. But your gums can also look and feel Read More