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A Root Canal Can Stop Tooth Decay and Save Your Tooth

posted: Feb. 23, 2017.

Tooth decay can wreak more havoc than just producing cavities. It can work its way into the innermost parts of the tooth — the pulp and tiny passageways called Read more

Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer

posted: Feb. 08, 2017.

Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read more

You Should Brush and Floss Around Your Implant to Ensure its Longevity

posted: Jan. 24, 2017.

With a 95%-plus success rate, dental implants are an effective and durable replacement for lost teeth. But we can't place them and forget them: if you don't clean and Read more

Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!

posted: Jan. 09, 2017.

Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read more

4 Tips for Achieving Better Hygiene

posted: Jan. 01, 2017.

You know the basics of great oral hygiene: Brush and floss daily; see your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings and checkups; and watch your diet, especially Read more

Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth

posted: Dec. 17, 2016.

Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read more

Don't Let the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel

posted: Nov. 25, 2016.

Sports and energy drinks — two different types of popular beverages. But though different they have one thing in common: they can both wreak havoc on your tooth enamel. That's Read more

How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile

posted: Nov. 10, 2016.

In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read more

Custom Oral Appliances Could Help Stop Sleep Apnea

posted: Oct. 26, 2016.

For millions of Americans, sleep apnea is a serious health condition. Not only can it impair your day-to-day living, you might be more susceptible to high blood pressure, heart Read more

A Toothless Tiger?

posted: Oct. 11, 2016.

Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read more

Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession

posted: Sep. 26, 2016.

Gum recession — when the gum tissue covering teeth wears away — is a serious matter. If the roots become exposed you'll not only have increased sensitivity and possible Read more

Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums

posted: Sep. 18, 2016.

Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more

What's Causing Your Toothache? The Answer Determines Your Treatment

posted: Sep. 03, 2016.

Pain has a purpose: it tells us when something's wrong with our bodies. Sometimes it's obvious, like a cut or bruise. Sometimes, though, it takes a bit of sleuthing Read more

Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!

posted: Aug. 19, 2016.

Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a Read more

People Born with Missing Teeth can Still Gain a Beautiful Smile

posted: Aug. 04, 2016.

When you look at the top row of a normal smile, you'll see symmetrical pairs: the central incisors in the middle, flanked by the lateral incisors and the canine Read more

Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!

posted: Jul. 20, 2016.

If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read more

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