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Need a Root Canal? Here's a Step-by-Step Guide on What to Expect
updated: Apr. 25, 2018
You’ve recently learned one of your teeth needs a root canal treatment. It’s absolutely necessary: for example, if you have decay present, it will continue to go deeper within Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
updated: Apr. 15, 2018
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Chewing Tobacco is Just as Addictive and Dangerous as Smoking
updated: Mar. 31, 2018
Ask people about the “Great American Smoke-Out,” and many could tell you about this annual promotion encouraging tobacco smokers to quit. Ask them about “The Great American Spit-Out,” though, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
updated: Mar. 16, 2018
When you're first startled awake in the middle of the night by a loud, gritting sound emanating from your child's room, you may have two questions: how can such Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
updated: Mar. 01, 2018
Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease takes time. If you have this destructive disease, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to undergo several cleaning sessions to remove plaque from tooth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Teeth Whitening Brings Out Tara Lipinski's Winning Smile
updated: Feb. 14, 2018
What does it take to win a gold medal in figure skating at the Winter Olympics? Years and years of practice…a great routine…and a fantastic smile. When Tara Lipinski Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
updated: Jan. 30, 2018
While it's possible for a teenager to lose a tooth from decay, it's more common they'll lose one from an accidental knockout. If that happens to your teenager, there Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Get the Most from Your Daily Brushing and Flossing
updated: Jan. 15, 2018
Twice a year dental cleanings are an important aspect of optimal oral health. But if you’re not brushing and flossing every day, your dental visits could change from regular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Hidden Sugar Can Jeopardize Your Health
updated: Jan. 07, 2018
It's easy to go overboard with sweets during the holiday season. But overconsumption of sugar, month after month, can jeopardize your oral and general health. A sugary diet nourishes Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
updated: Dec. 30, 2017
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
updated: Dec. 15, 2017
Your mouth is a lot like the Wild West — home to millions of bacteria and other microbes, some of which are definitely not “the good guys.” But your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Be Thankful for Good Oral Health
updated: Nov. 30, 2017
In November, many of us take time to reflect on what we are most thankful for—and good health is often put at the top of the list. If your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Root Planing Cleans Plaque from Tooth Roots Without Surgery
updated: Nov. 15, 2017
Periodontal (gum) disease is an aggressive bacterial infection caused by built-up plaque on tooth surfaces. Gum disease results in bone loss and causes loss of attachment from the teeth, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
updated: Oct. 31, 2017
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Ultrasonic Plaque Removal an Effective Alternative to Manual Scaling
updated: Oct. 16, 2017
Undergoing regular dental cleanings is an essential part of periodontal (gum) disease prevention. While a daily habit of brushing and flossing cleans bacterial plaque from most tooth surfaces, it’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
FAQ: Dental Care During Pregnancy
updated: Oct. 08, 2017
Pregnancy is a very special and exciting time for expectant women and their families. At this time, many moms-to-be make careful choices to try and do what’s best for Read moreCategory: Oral Health