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March Is the Time to Evaluate Sleep Problems

posted: Mar. 20, 2019.

The month of March brings the first day of spring, when nature seems to wake up after a restful winter slumber. It also brings Sleep Awareness Week, which leads Read more

Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family

posted: Mar. 10, 2019.

If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read more

Not Jazzed About Wearing Braces? Consider Clear Aligners Instead

posted: Feb. 28, 2019.

Wearing orthodontic braces brings challenges to daily life. During treatment a patient will need to avoid certain foods and habits, take more time to brush and floss properly, and Read more

You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores

posted: Feb. 18, 2019.

Canker sores, known medically as aphthous ulcers, are fairly common among people. Lasting for about a week or so, these mouth sores are usually more irritating than painful. But Read more

3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them

posted: Feb. 08, 2019.

Like other aspects of our lives, aging can take a toll on our smile. Over a lifetime the effects of disease, teeth wearing and the foods we eat can Read more

NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile

posted: Jan. 29, 2019.

Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read more

Moderate Fluoride Use Packs the Biggest Punch for Decay Prevention

posted: Jan. 19, 2019.

In the battle against tooth decay, fluoride is an important weapon. Since the discovery of its dental health benefits a century ago, fluoride has been credited with saving countless Read more

Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge

posted: Jan. 09, 2019.

Implant-supported fixed bridges are growing in popularity because they offer superior support to traditional bridges or dentures. They can also improve bone health thanks to the affinity between bone Read more

Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers

posted: Dec. 30, 2018.

For chipped, stained, or slightly crooked teeth, dental veneers might be the ideal solution. These thin layers of porcelain bonded directly over the teeth with the perfect blend of Read more

Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?

posted: Dec. 20, 2018.

The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read more

Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces

posted: Dec. 10, 2018.

We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way that’s quickly becoming popular: Read more

Topical Fluoride Adds Extra Protection against Tooth Decay

posted: Nov. 30, 2018.

Protecting a child's primary (“baby”) teeth from tooth decay should be a top priority. If one is lost prematurely due to decay, it could cause the permanent tooth to Read more

Dentures are Still a Viable Choice for Tooth Replacement

posted: Nov. 20, 2018.

Edentulism, the loss of all of a person’s teeth, is more than an appearance problem. As one in four Americans over 65 can attest, total tooth loss can lead Read more

Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting

posted: Nov. 10, 2018.

On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read more

How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential

posted: Oct. 31, 2018.

There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health Read more

4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite

posted: Oct. 21, 2018.

Although tooth decay is a major problem to watch for in your child’s teeth, it isn’t the only one. As their teeth transition from primary (“baby”) to permanent, you Read more

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