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Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
posted: Nov 10, 2019.
One in 700 babies are born each year with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Besides its devastating emotional and social impact, this common birth defect can also Read more -
New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
posted: Nov 05, 2019.
Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the opposite: Read more -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Oct 31, 2019.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful Read more -
4 Diet Changes You Should Make for Better Oral Health
posted: Oct 26, 2019.
One of the most popular subjects in books, magazines and social media is food — the things we should or should not eat (or at least not too much). While Read more -
Transforming a Cleft Lip or Palate into a Beautiful Smile
posted: Oct 21, 2019.
One of the most common and anguish-filled birth defects is a cleft lip or palate (roof of the mouth). Not only do clefts disrupt the normality of a child’s facial Read more -
Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
posted: Oct 16, 2019.
The reason for extracting a tooth may be all too obvious — the tooth is too decayed or damaged to attempt saving. The reason for extracting a wisdom tooth, on Read more -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: Oct 11, 2019.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting in Read more -
Here's What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Oct 06, 2019.
When you hear the word “surgery,” your first thought might be of a high-charged operating room with a surgeon operating intently as a nurse mops sweat from their brow. While Read more -
Change Your Smile for the Better with Porcelain Veneers
posted: Oct 01, 2019.
Are you tired of those stained, chipped, slightly crooked or—in a word—unattractive teeth? We have an effective solution for you: cover them with life-like porcelain veneers.As the name implies, a Read more -
Good Bone Health Essential for Obtaining 'Teeth in One Day' Implants
posted: Sep 26, 2019.
You've seen ads for “Teeth in One Day” that promise immediate implant placement at the same time you have the problem tooth removed. But this presumes the gums and underlying Read more -
J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
posted: Sep 21, 2019.
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave a Read more -
Dissolving Roots in Adult Teeth Needs to be Treated Immediately
posted: Sep 16, 2019.
When primary (“baby”) teeth begin to give way for incoming permanent teeth, their roots dissolve in a natural process called root resorption. Dissolving roots, however, isn’t natural for adult teeth Read more -
Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
posted: Sep 11, 2019.
Although adults are more prone to dental disease, children aren't immune from one particular infection, tooth decay. Some children, in fact, are at higher risk for an aggressive form called Read more -
The Before, During and After of Root Canal Treatments
posted: Sep 06, 2019.
Root canal treatments have suffered a bad rap over the years—and undeservedly. While we applaud root canal therapy for the millions of decayed teeth the procedure has saved, the worn-out Read more -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Sep 01, 2019.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
posted: Aug 27, 2019.
If you're over 30 your chances for developing periodontal (gum) disease are better than half. And it's not a minor matter—untreated gum disease can lead not only to tooth loss, Read more
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