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Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 14, 2015
Professional basketball player Lamar Odom is sometimes known as “the candyman” because of his notorious fondness for sweets. But when his sweet tooth finally caught up with him —
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Category: Oral Health
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Be Wary When Considering Botox Treatment for TMD
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 06, 2015
If you’ve suffered from problems with your jaw joints, known collectively as temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), then you know how uncomfortable and painful they can be. You may also have
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Toothless Tiger?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 22, 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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Get Relief from Cracked Corners of the Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 07, 2015
If you’ve noticed redness or small skin cracks at the corners of your mouth, you may have a common infection known as perleche or angular cheilitis. Depending on its
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Category: Oral Health
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Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 23, 2015
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Complex Mouth Conditions Call for Dental Specialties
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 08, 2015
Hopefully, you’ve developed a long-term care relationship with your family dentist. Better known as a general dentist, these professionals are the central players in maintaining your oral health, and
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 23, 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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Make Dental Care a Priority When You're Pregnant
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 08, 2015
There are many health concerns when you’re pregnant. And not just for you — what you eat, how you sleep or what medications or supplements you’re taking all have
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Category: Oral Health
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No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 31, 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
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Take Extra Dental Care Precautions While Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 16, 2015
A “perfect storm” of dental disease could be brewing for your teenager undergoing orthodontic treatment. As braces or other appliances complicate hygiene efforts, newly erupted permanent teeth and changing
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Category: Oral Health
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Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 01, 2015
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to
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Category: Oral Health
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Sleep Apnea and Behavioral Problems in Children: How Your Dentist Can Help
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 16, 2015
We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep: refreshed, energized and ready to handle — even excel at — our day-to-day responsibilities. Yet millions
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Category: Oral Health
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How Cosmetic Dentistry Saved Jerry Rice's Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 01, 2015
As a Pro Football Hall of Famer and first runner up on the hit television show Dancing with the Stars, Jerry Rice has a face and smile that truly
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Category: Oral Health
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While Usually Benign, Lichen Planus Lesions Should Still be Examined
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 17, 2015
If you’ve noticed a small sore in your mouth, it’s possible you have a non-contagious disease known as lichen planus. Although usually benign, it’s still a good idea to
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Category: Oral Health
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Cat Cora's 6 Ways to Keep Kids Off Junk Food
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 06, 2015
Junk food and between-meal sweets are a habit for many of us, even though we know it is bad for our bodies and our teeth. As adults, we are
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Category: Oral Health
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An Early Orthodontic Evaluation May Alert to Developing Bite Problems
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 19, 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