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Know the Risks and Benefits for Same-Day Tooth Replacement
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 11, 2015.
While there’s usually a period of months between implant placement and the permanent crown, a new technique known as same-day tooth replacement installs both the implant and a temporary
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Category: Dental Procedures
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America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 27, 2015.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 12, 2015.
One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an
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Category: Oral Health
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A Toothless Tiger?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 28, 2015.
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 13, 2015.
A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 05, 2015.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted
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Category: Oral Health
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An Early Orthodontic Evaluation May Alert to Developing Bite Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 20, 2015.
Lately, you’ve noticed your young child’s primary teeth don’t appear to be coming in straight. Is it a problem?
The answer to that question is best answered by an early
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 05, 2015.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Setting the Record Straight on Root Canal Treatments
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 21, 2015.
If there was an “Unsung Hero” award for dental procedures, the root canal treatment would win hands-down. Much aligned in popular culture, today’s root canal treatment is actually a
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 06, 2015.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to
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Category: Oral Health
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Irritating Cold Sore Outbreaks can be Controlled Through Medication
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 21, 2015.
Although normally benign, a cold sore outbreak can be irritating and embarrassing. Understanding why they occur is the first step to minimizing outbreaks.
The typical cold sore (also known as
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Category: Oral Health
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Hilary Duff's Chipped Front Teeth Repaired with Veneers
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 06, 2015.
Many Hollywood luminaries use porcelain veneers to enhance their smiles. Take actress and singer Hilary Duff, who, according to People magazine, had veneers placed on her two front teeth
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Work With Your Child's School to Encourage Healthy Snack Foods
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 27, 2015.
There’s a new focus on children’s nutrition by both parents and schools; in fact, many school districts have instituted policies that encourage children to eat more nutritional foods and
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Category: Oral Health
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Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 12, 2015.
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Customized Temporary Crowns let you 'Rehearse' Your Future Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 25, 2015.
Modern restorations for severely damaged or missing teeth are truly remarkable. Although the type of restoration may differ — dental implant, bridge, or veneer — the end result is
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Category: Dental Procedures
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No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 10, 2015.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who
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Category: Oral Health