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• posted: Jan. 30, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment,  braces

The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read More

• posted: Jan. 20, 2020
• pregnancy

When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2020
• gum recession

Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease. But Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2019
• toothbrush

Henry Ford famously said a customer could have any color they wanted on their Model T “as long as it was black.” Those days are over—today’s cars and trucks Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2019
• celebrity smiles,  wisdom teeth

Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2019
• oral health

There's a “file” on you at your dentist's office: Every visit you've made—from regular cleanings to major dental work—has been recorded, noted and preserved for posterity. If that gives you Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2019
• cosmetic dentistry

There are ways you can look younger, including eating a better diet and getting physically fit. Cosmetic enhancements can also take years off your appearance. But while looking for a Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2019
• removable partial denture

While not as prevalent as adults, teenagers can have missing teeth, usually from injury or from never having been formed. Fortunately, life-like dental implants can replace missing teeth. But Read More

• posted: Nov. 11, 2019
• thumb sucking

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, Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2019
• gum disease

To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are Read More

• posted: Oct. 22, 2019
• tooth decay

$9.1 billion: That's how much we Americans spent in 2018 on Halloween festivities, according to the National Retail Federation. And a sizeable chunk of that was for candy—a whopping Read More

• posted: Oct. 12, 2019
• vitamins

Vitamins play a key role in your body’s health, including your teeth and gums. A vitamin-deficient diet is an invitation to all sorts of disease. But what are vitamins? Although Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2019
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment,  braces

Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read More

• posted: Sep. 22, 2019
• gum disease,  oral health

Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2019
• gum recession

Calling someone "long in the tooth" is an unflattering way of saying they're getting old. The phrase refers to the effects of gum recession, in which the gums pull Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2019
• pediatric dentistry

“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows! As nature takes its Read More