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Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jun. 26, 2018.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV Read more -
Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
posted: Jun. 16, 2018.
Every year dentists place over 5 million dental implants for lost teeth, often removing the problem tooth and installing the implant at the same time. But getting a “tooth in Read more -
3 Advantages for Improving Your Smile with Composite Resins
posted: Jun. 06, 2018.
Are you embarrassed by your front teeth? Maybe it’s just moderate defects—a chipped tooth here, an irregularly shaped tooth there—but it’s enough to make you less confident to smile.There are Read more -
3 Questions You Should Ask Before Undergoing Adult Orthodontics
posted: May 27, 2018.
Think you're too old to have your teeth straightened? While we automatically pair “teenager” with “braces,” at least one in five orthodontic patients are adults. And there's many more that Read more -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: May 17, 2018.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, a Read more -
Recreational Marijuana Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: May 07, 2018.
In 2016, voters in three states—California, Massachusetts and Nevada—joined Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and the District of Columbia in legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. These referenda moved the country closer Read more -
A Healthy Diet is Your Best Source for Vitamins and Minerals
posted: Apr. 27, 2018.
The food we eat not only provides us energy, but it also supplies nutrients to help the body remain healthy. The most important of these nutrients are minerals and tiny Read more -
4 Things to Give Your Child a Head Start on Good Oral Health
posted: Apr. 17, 2018.
From the time they're born, you do everything you can to help your children develop a healthy body. That should include their teeth and gums. It's not over-dramatizing to say Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Apr. 02, 2018.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Bialik, Read more -
Take Charge of Stress Management to Reduce Teeth Grinding Habits
posted: Mar. 25, 2018.
It’s hard to avoid stress in the 21st Century. We’re all bombarded with stressors, from work to family — even our smart phones!The problem really isn’t the stressors themselves but Read more -
Setting the Record Straight on Root Canal Treatments
posted: Mar. 10, 2018.
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 valuable Read more -
Your Health Could Affect the Longevity of a Dental Implant
posted: Feb. 23, 2018.
There’s a lot to like about dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Not only are they life-like, but because they replace the root they also function much like a natural Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Feb. 08, 2018.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Show, Read more