Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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Happy Fourth of July
updated: Jun. 29, 2021
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
updated: Jun. 29, 2021
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Evolution of the Toothbrush
updated: Jun. 22, 2021
Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the
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Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
updated: Jun. 19, 2021
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
updated: Jun. 15, 2021
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who
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3 Tips to Make Mealtimes More Enjoyable With TMD
updated: Jun. 09, 2021
Dinnertime is a great opportunity to enjoy not only your meal, but also the company of friends and family. But a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can drain the pleasure Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Protect Your Teeth and Gums During Physical Activities
updated: May 30, 2021
As part of his "New Frontier," President Kennedy greatly expanded the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Sixty years later, it's still going strong—now as the President's Council on Sports, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
updated: May 20, 2021
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
updated: May 10, 2021
Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One in particular is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean. Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
updated: Apr. 30, 2021
“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit. A good example is a device Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
updated: Apr. 20, 2021
X-rays are so interwoven into dental care that we often don't think twice about them. Even so, we shouldn't take this invisible form of radiation lightly—regular exposure at high Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
updated: Apr. 10, 2021
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Overcoming Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting an Implant
updated: Mar. 31, 2021
Introduced to the United States in the 1980s, dental implants have quickly become the go-to restoration for tooth replacement. And for good reason: they're not only incredibly life-like, they're Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
updated: Mar. 21, 2021
Narcotics have long played an important role in easing severe pain caused by disease, trauma or treatment. Healthcare professionals, including dentists, continue to prescribe them as a matter of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
updated: Mar. 11, 2021
Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt like your mouth was filled with cotton? We've all had bouts of occasional dry mouth, but the unpleasantness usually Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
updated: Mar. 01, 2021
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures