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• posted: May 26, 2015
• bonding

So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read More

• posted: May 11, 2015
• oral health,  oral cancer

Chewing tobacco has a certain cachet among its users, especially young boys and men, who believe using it makes them appear macho or “cool.” They also believe this “smokeless” Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2015
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment

Kristin Cavallari's flawless smile has been featured on TV, film and magazine covers. But the 25-year-old actress and reality-show personality didn't always have a perfect set of teeth. In Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2015
• bridge,  partial denture

Considering the costs, many people view replacing a back tooth as less important than a more visible front tooth. They’re rarely seen, so who will notice? You might, eventually. A Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2015
• celebrity smiles,  braces,  orthodontics

If you haven't seen a recent picture of Matthew Lewis, the actor who played Neville Longbottom in all eight Harry Potter movies, you may be in for a surprise: Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2015
• lichen planus

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 Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2015
• tooth grinding

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 Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2015
• oral health

Among the “to-do” items on your pre-dive checklist like “Pack wetsuit” or “Fill scuba tanks,” be sure to add one other: “Check my dental health status.” While that may seem Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2015
• sealants

As the youngest person ever to host Entertainment Tonight, Maria Menounos, an independent filmmaker, actress, and co-host of daily entertainment news program Extra, has made a huge splash in Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2015
• oral hygiene

Yes, you brush your teeth every day. But how much do you really know about this important habit? Test your knowledge with our quiz on dental vocabulary. Choose the correct Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

While she was pregnant with her son Camden Jack Cutler, 25-year-old Kristin Cavallari noticed an odd occurrence in her bathroom sink: “Every time I floss, my sink looks like Read More

• posted: Dec. 19, 2014
• crown

You've taken good care of your teeth all your life, with brushing, flossing and regular visits to the dentist. But chances are that someday (or maybe even now) you Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury,  crown

As America's toughest trainer on the hit television program The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels helped people learn that they hold the power to change. And if anyone knows about Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2014
• geographic tongue

Picture this: You’re feeling some mild irritation in your mouth, which seems to be coming from the area near your tongue. You go to the mirror, open wide… Read More

• posted: Nov. 04, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  bonding,  chipped teeth

“Break a leg” is a well-known theatrical expression for wishing good luck to an actor about to go on stage. Singers should have one of their own…“Chip a tooth”! Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

She received an academy award for best supporting actress in Chicago (2002); she regularly stars in big Hollywood films like Oceans Twelve and Side Effects. And she’s been named Read More