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Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jun. 21, 2017.
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Periodontal Surgery Allows us to Access Deep Surfaces for Plaque Removal
posted: Jun. 06, 2017.
All treatments for periodontal (gum) disease focus on one goal — to remove any bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that are at the heart of the infection. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: May 22, 2017.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There's a Lot of Effort Behind the Scenes to Making Dentures Work for You
posted: May 14, 2017.
For centuries, people who've lost all their teeth have worn dentures. Although materials in today's dentures are more durable and attractive than those in past generations, the basic design Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Apr. 29, 2017.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Gum Disease Could Affect More than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Apr. 14, 2017.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important for you to know its effects aren't limited to your mouth. A number of studies demonstrate gum disease can affect the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Mar. 30, 2017.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Instill in Your Child the Daily Habit of Brushing and Flossing
posted: Mar. 15, 2017.
There are a lot of things we do without much conscious thought — habits we've developed over time. Some habits help streamline our lives for the good; others, though, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Feb. 28, 2017.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Sedation, Along with Understanding, can Relieve Your Dental Visit Fears
posted: Feb. 13, 2017.
For most people, going to the dentist is as routine as getting their oil changed. But if you're like the one in ten people with severe anxiety, dental visits Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Feb. 05, 2017.
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Get Control of Dry Mouth to Protect Your Dental Health
posted: Jan. 21, 2017.
As your mother used to say, “A moist mouth is a healthy mouth.” Well, maybe she didn't — but it's still true. Without the constant flow of saliva, your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: Jan. 06, 2017.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
posted: Dec. 29, 2016.
Have you heard about dental sealants? These preventive treatments have been available for many decades, and more and more children are taking advantage of them. The National Institutes of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Dec. 14, 2016.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
posted: Nov. 29, 2016.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious matter. Not only can it wreak havoc with your gums, it could also cause bone loss in the jaw that supports your teeth. Gum Read moreCategory: Oral Health