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You Might Avoid a Root Canal with This Tooth-Saving Procedure
updated: Aug. 19, 2019
The sooner you get treated for tooth decay, the less likely you'll lose your tooth. That could mean a simple filling—or you might need a root canal treatment if Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
updated: Aug. 09, 2019
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
updated: Jul. 30, 2019
Even with modern prevention and treatment advances, losing teeth in later life is still a sad but common part of human experience. Just as generations have before, many today Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
updated: Jul. 20, 2019
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
updated: Jul. 10, 2019
Every year U.S. dentists perform around 25 million root canal treatments and save countless teeth from the ravages of decay. But if you search "root canal" on the Internet, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
updated: Jun. 30, 2019
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
updated: Jun. 20, 2019
You're not just a patient to your dentist—you're also a partner for achieving your best oral health possible. And it takes what both of you do to achieve it. No Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tooth Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
updated: Jun. 10, 2019
Root canal therapy is the unsung "hero" of dentistry. Although often falsely maligned as an unpleasant experience, millions of decayed teeth have been saved thanks to this routine treatment. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
updated: May 31, 2019
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth. The Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
updated: May 21, 2019
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
updated: May 11, 2019
Each year thousands of people develop sinus infections from various causes. But there's one cause for sinusitis that might surprise you—tooth decay. Tooth decay begins when the acid produced by Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Periodontal Surgery Allows us to Access Deep Surfaces for Plaque Removal
updated: May 01, 2019
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 -
E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes
updated: Apr. 21, 2019
More than 20 million people in the United States use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs as an alternative to tobacco smoking. While many users believe "vaping" is a healthier alternative Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
updated: Apr. 11, 2019
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You May Need Surgery to Repair the Damage of Gum Recession
updated: Apr. 01, 2019
Gum recession is an all too common problem for millions of people that if left untreated could lead to tooth and bone loss. But the good news is not Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
updated: Mar. 22, 2019
Orthodontic treatment is a big investment. But given the benefits for future good health and a more attractive smile, it's well worth it. In the here and now, though, braces Read moreCategory: Oral Health