NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
- posted: Sep. 27, 2019
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read More
Two Mouth and Face Pain Disorders and What You Can Do About Them
- posted: Sep. 17, 2019
Chronic pain affects the quality of life for an estimated 50 million adults in the U.S. alone. The American Chronic Pain Association designates September as “Pain Awareness Month” to Read More
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
- posted: Sep. 07, 2019
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem Read More
"Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
- posted: Aug. 28, 2019
Although dental care has made incredible advances over the last century, the underlying approach to treating tooth decay has changed little. Today’s dentists treat a decayed tooth in much Read More
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
- posted: Aug. 18, 2019
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read More
Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
- posted: Aug. 08, 2019
True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life. Although “baby” Read More
Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
- posted: Jul. 29, 2019
Because it requires jaw movement, eating can be difficult and painful if you have a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). During flareups you may switch to foods that are easier Read More
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
- posted: Jul. 19, 2019
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read More
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
- posted: Jul. 09, 2019
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read More
Get Ahead of a Developing Cross-Bite with This Early Intervention Measure
- posted: Jun. 29, 2019
Applying braces or clear aligners to move misaligned teeth is only part of an orthodontist's overall mission to eliminate poor bites (malocclusions). Sometimes a malocclusion isn't caused by the Read More
3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
- posted: Jun. 19, 2019
Teeth whitening or bleaching is one of the most affordable and least invasive ways of improving your smile. Although the effect fades with time, whitening can make dull and Read More
Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
- posted: Jun. 09, 2019
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both Read More
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
- posted: May 30, 2019
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, Read More
Orthodontics Could be the Smile Transformer You've Been Looking For
- posted: May 20, 2019
When designing your new smile, we have a lot of options for changing how individual teeth look: from whitening discolored teeth to replacing missing teeth with life-like dental implants. Read More
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
- posted: May 10, 2019
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development. That holds true for poor bites: while Read More
Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
- posted: Apr. 30, 2019
Most dental problems arise from tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But they aren't the only source of danger to your teeth—gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) could be just as Read More
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